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Port of Playa del Carmen

MXPCM🇲🇽Mexico

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About Port of Playa del Carmen

Also known as: El Carmen, Vado de Viga

Playa del Carmen is a small port located on the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. It primarily serves as a passenger ferry terminal connecting the mainland to the island of Cozumel. The port handles a high volume of ferry traffic, including fast ferries and smaller passenger vessels.

Background
Playa del Carmen is a resort city along the Caribbean Sea in the southeastern state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is part of the municipality of Solidaridad. As of 2020, the city's population was just over 300,000, a small yet thriving portion of whom are immigrants.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1224m

Region

Latitude
20.6167°
Longitude
-87.0667°

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8639604 →
Wikidata
Q139491021 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Playa del Carmen?

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The approach to Playa del Carmen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Langosta Lighthouse at 9.1 NM to the SE. Other aids include San Miguel De Cozumel (9.6 NM SE), Gran Puerto de Cancún (17.2 NM NE), Puerto Morelos (17.2 NM NE), Punta Molas (19.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Playa del Carmen on?

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The Port of Playa del Carmen is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in MX. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Playa del Carmen?

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You can track vessels near Playa del Carmen (MXPCM) 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 MXPCM on the live map.

Where is the Port of Playa del Carmen?

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The Port of Playa del Carmen is a port in MX. Its UN/LOCODE is MXPCM — 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 MXPCM 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 Playa del Carmen?

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The Port of Playa del Carmen 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.