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Port of Puerto Barrios

GTPBR🇬🇹Guatemala

Port Location

About Port of Puerto Barrios

Also known as: Matias de Galvez, Matías de Gálvez, Puerto Santo Tomas de Castilla, Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla, Puerto de Matias de Cordoba, Puerto de Matias de Galvez

Puerto Barrios is a Guatemalan seaport situated on the Gulf of Honduras. It handles bulk carriers, container ships, and general cargo vessels. The port features wharf loading and offloading facilities with channel depths up to 10 meters.

Background
Puerto Barrios is a city in Guatemala, located within the Gulf of Honduras. The city is located on Bahia de Amatique. Puerto Barrios is the departmental seat of Izabal department and is the administrative seat of Puerto Barrios municipality.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
9.14m
Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

History

Established
1895

Terminals

TERMINAL FERROVIARIA PUERTO BARRIOS

TERMINAL FERROVIARIA PUERTO BARRIOS

9a. Calle 1a. y 2a. Ave. Terminal Portuaria, Puerto Barrios, Guatemala

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GTPBR
Country
🇬🇹Guatemala
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Coast Central America
Sub-area
Gulf of Honduras
Latitude
15.7323°
Longitude
-88.6072°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3591059 →
Wikidata
Q991400 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.munipuertobarrios.gob.gt →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Puerto Barrios?+
The controlling depth at Puerto Barrios is 9.14 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto Barrios?+
The approach to Puerto Barrios is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Puerto Barrios Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the E. Other aids include Matias de Galvez (Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla) Range Front (2.4 NM SSW), Matias de Galvez (Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla) Range Rear (2.6 NM SSW), Cabo Tres Puntas (13.9 NM N), Cabo Tres Puntas (14.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Puerto Barrios on?+
The Port of Puerto Barrios is situated on the Caribbean Sea in GT. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Puerto Barrios?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Barrios (GTPBR) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GTPBR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Puerto Barrios?+
The Port of Puerto Barrios operates in the UTC-6 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Puerto Barrios?+
PUERTO BARRIOS (UN/Locode: GTPBR), Guatemala is a seaport located at approximately 15.73225° N, -88.60725° E.
Where is the Port of Puerto Barrios located?+
Coordinates: 15.73225° N, -88.60725° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SANTO TOMAS DE CASTILLA — UN/Locode: GTIZ4 — 15.70000° N, -88.62000° EPUERTO SANTO TOMAS — UN/Locode: GTSTC — 15.69841° N, -88.61652° EOMOA — UN/Locode: HNOMO — 15.78144° N, -88.04349° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Puerto Barrios?+
Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 9.14 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Puerto Barrios?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Puerto Barrios?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Puerto Barrios?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker.