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Port of Puerto Cortés

HNPCR🇭🇳Honduras

Port Location

About Port of Puerto Cortés

Also known as: Canal de Chamber, Chamber

Honduras's primary seaport, Puerto Cortés handles significant container and general cargo volumes. This historic port, established in 1524, is the largest in Central America by traffic volume.

Background
Puerto Cortés, originally known as Puerto de Caballos, is a port city and municipality on the north Caribbean coast of Honduras, right on the Laguna de Alvarado, north of San Pedro Sula and east of Omoa, with a natural bay. The present city was founded in the early colonial period. It grew rapidly in the twentieth century, thanks to the then railroad, and banana production. In terms of volume of traffic the seaport is the largest in Central America and the 36th largest in the world. The city of Puerto Cortés has a population of 73,150.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
75m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

History

Established
1524

Terminals

EMPRESA NACIONAL PORTUARIA

AGENCIA NAVIERA EUROPEA S.A. - ANAVE

www.enp.hn →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
HNPCR
Country
🇭🇳Honduras
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Coast Central America
Sub-area
Gulf of Honduras
Latitude
15.8353°
Longitude
-87.9384°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3613705 →
Wikidata
Q673089 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
ampuertocortes.hn →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto Cortés?+
The approach to Puerto Cortés is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Puerto Cortés Lighthouse at 1.8 NM to the NW. Other aids include Punta Sal (20.1 NM ENE), Hunting Caye (25.1 NM NW), Punta Izopo (32.5 NM E), Puerto Barrios (38.4 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Puerto Cortés on?+
The Port of Puerto Cortés is situated on the Caribbean Sea in HN. 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 Cortés?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Cortés (HNPCR) 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 HNPCR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Puerto Cortés?+
The Port of Puerto Cortés 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.