Port of Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)

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About Port of Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)

Also known as: Santa Maria, Santa María

Huatulco is a port located on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, Mexico. It serves as a cruise ship destination, with facilities to accommodate passenger vessels.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
21m

Region

Subdivision
MX-OAX
Latitude
15.8333°
Longitude
-96.3167°

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
MXHTO
Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9908865 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)?

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The approach to Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco) is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Huatulco Lighthouse at 12.3 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Morro Ayutla (31.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco) on?

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The Port of Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco) is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in MX. 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 Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)?

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You can track vessels near Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco) (MXHTO) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)?

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The Port of Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco) is a port in MX. Its UN/LOCODE is MXHTO — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE MXHTO mean?

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The first two characters, MX, are the ISO country code for MX. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)?

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The Port of Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco) 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.