Port of Charco Azul

PACHA🇵🇦Panama

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About Port of Charco Azul

Also known as: Charco Azul

This port is located in the southwest corner of Panama, east of the Burica Peninsula and within the Gulf of Chiriquí. It serves as a port facility, with pilotage and tug services available.

Background
Charco Azul is a bay and port just outside Puerto Armuelles, in the southwest corner of Panama near the border with Costa Rica. It lies just to the east of the Burica Peninsula, and forms part of the larger Gulf of Chiriquí.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
15427 →
GeoNames ID
11525716 →
Wikidata
Q5074171 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
PACHA
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Latitude
8.2167°
Longitude
-82.8667°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Charco Azul?

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The approach to Charco Azul is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Isla Burica Lighthouse at 12 NM to the S with a nominal range of 12 NM. Other aids include Cabo Matapalo (27.2 NM WNW), Punta Curupacha (32.4 NM NW), Isla Ladrones (32.9 NM SE), Isla Ensillada (42 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Charco Azul on?

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The Port of Charco Azul is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in PA. 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 Charco Azul?

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You can track vessels near Charco Azul (PACHA) 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 Charco Azul?

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The Port of Charco Azul is a port in PA. Its UN/LOCODE is PACHA — 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 PACHA mean?

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The first two characters, PA, are the ISO country code for PA. 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 Charco Azul?

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The Port of Charco Azul 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.