Port of Puerto Escondido

The controlling depth at Puerto Escondido is 15 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

As a small-sized facility, Puerto Escondido serves fishing vessels, coastal traders, small tankers, and recreational craft. It provides essential maritime connectivity for the local area. Vessel operators should contact the port authority for specific berth availability and cargo handling capabilities.

The approach to Puerto Escondido is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Puerto Ángel Lighthouse at 35.2 NM to the W. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Puerto Escondido 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.

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

The Port of Puerto Escondido is a port in MX. Its UN/LOCODE is MXPXM — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Puerto Escondido operates in the UTC-5 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.