Port of Puerto Vallarta

MXPVR🇲🇽Mexico

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About Port of Puerto Vallarta

This Mexican port on the Pacific coast handles cruise ships and general cargo. It is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

Background
Puerto Vallarta is a Mexican resort city near the Bahía de Banderas on the Pacific coast of the Mexican state of Jalisco. Puerto Vallarta is the second largest urban agglomeration in the state after the Guadalajara metropolitan area. The city of Puerto Vallarta is the government seat of the municipality of Puerto Vallarta, which comprises the city as well as population centers outside of the city, extending from Boca de Tomatlán to the Nayarit border. The city is located at 20°40′N 105°16′W. The municipality has an area of 681 square kilometres (262.9 sq mi). To the north, it borders the southwest of the state of Nayarit. To the east, it borders the municipality of Mascota and San Sebastián del Oeste, and to the south, it borders the municipalities of Talpa de Allende and Cabo Corrientes.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
1ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
N

History

Established
1851

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MXPVR
Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Time Zone
UTC-6

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River basin
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
MX-JAL
Latitude
20.6000°
Longitude
-105.2167°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
15790 →
Wikidata
Q853258 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.puertovallarta.gob.mx →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto Vallarta?

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The approach to Puerto Vallarta is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Puerto Vallarta Anterior Lighthouse at 1.2 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Puerto Vallarta Posterior (1.2 NM NW), Punta Mita (20.3 NM WNW), Cabo Corrientes (29.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Puerto Vallarta on?

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The Port of Puerto Vallarta is situated on the North Pacific Ocean 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 Puerto Vallarta?

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You can track vessels near Puerto Vallarta (MXPVR) 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 Puerto Vallarta?

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The Port of Puerto Vallarta is a port in MX. Its UN/LOCODE is MXPVR — 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 MXPVR 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 Puerto Vallarta?

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The Port of Puerto Vallarta 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.