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Port of Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla

GTSTC🇬🇹Guatemala

Port Location

About Port of Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla

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 Santo Tomás de Castilla is Guatemala's primary Atlantic port, situated on Amatique Bay off the Gulf of Honduras. It handles bulk cargo, containers, general cargo, and tankers. Key vessel types include bulk carriers and container ships.

Background
Santo Tomás de Castilla, officially known as Mátías de Gálvez though it popularly retains its former name, is a port city in the Izabal Department, Guatemala. It lies at Amatique Bay off the Gulf of Honduras and is administratively a part of Puerto Barrios.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3591059 →
Wikidata
Q588048 →
Wikipedia
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Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GT-18
Area
East Coast Central America
Sub-area
Gulf of Honduras
Latitude
15.6984°
Longitude
-88.6165°

Terminals

EMPRESA PORTUARIA NACIONAL TERMINAL

EMPRESA PORTURIA NACIONAL

Km. 294, Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla, Puerto Barrios, Izabal, Guatemala

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla?+
The approach to Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Matias de Galvez (Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla) Range Front Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the SW. Other aids include Matias de Galvez (Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla) Range Rear (0.5 NM SSW), Puerto Barrios (2.4 NM NNE), Cabo Tres Puntas (16 NM N), Cabo Tres Puntas (16.2 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 Santo Tomás de Castilla on?+
The Port of Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla 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 Santo Tomás de Castilla?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla (GTSTC) 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 GTSTC on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla?+
The Port of Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla 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 Santo Tomás de Castilla?+
PUERTO SANTO TOMAS (UN/Locode: GTSTC), Guatemala is a seaport located at approximately 15.69841° N, -88.61652° E.
Where is the Port of Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla located?+
Coordinates: 15.69841° N, -88.61652° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SANTO TOMAS DE CASTILLA — UN/Locode: GTIZ4 — 15.70000° N, -88.62000° EPUERTO BARRIOS — UN/Locode: GTPBR — 15.73225° N, -88.60725° EOMOA — UN/Locode: HNOMO — 15.78144° N, -88.04349° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Ro Ro and Tanker.