Port of Portobelo

PAPBE🇵🇦Panama

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About Port of Portobelo

Also known as: Muelle Internacional Panamarina

Portobelo is a historic port located on the northern coast of Panama. Situated on the Isthmus of Panama, it lies northeast of the Panama Canal's Atlantic entrance. The port's historical significance is tied to its role as a Spanish colonial trading post.

Background
Portobelo is a historic port and corregimiento in Portobelo District, Colón Province, Panama. Located on the northern part of the Isthmus of Panama, it is 32 km (20 mi) northeast of the modern port of Colón now at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. It has a population of 4,559 as of 2010, and functions as the seat of Portobelo District.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
2m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12250142 →
Wikidata
Q797147 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
PAPBE
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
DCK (Dock)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
PA-3
Area
East Coast Central America
Sub-area
Panama Canal
Latitude
9.5553°
Longitude
-79.6638°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Portobelo?

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The approach to Portobelo is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Farallón Sucio Rock Lighthouse at 5.4 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Farallón Sucio (5.5 NM NNE), Colón Breakwater (8 NM NE), Isla Grande (8 NM NE), Bahía las Minas Range Rear (13.4 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Portobelo?

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The Port of Portobelo is located within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Portobelo?

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You can track vessels near Portobelo (PAPBE) 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 Portobelo?

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The Port of Portobelo is a port in PA. Its UN/LOCODE is PAPBE — 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 PAPBE 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 Portobelo?

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The Port of Portobelo 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.