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Port of Puerto Caimito

PAPCA🇵🇦Panama

Port Location

About Port of Puerto Caimito

Also known as: Vacamonte

Puerto Caimito is a port located in Panama Oeste, Panama. It serves as a port of entry and handles general cargo. The port utilizes tugs for operations.

Background
Puerto Caimito is a town and corregimiento in La Chorrera District, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 16,951 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 3,623; its population as of 2000 was 7,198. It was the boyhood home of New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
33m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
15423 →
GeoNames ID
11525715 →
Wikidata
Q7258545 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
PA-9
Latitude
8.8667°
Longitude
-79.7167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto Caimito?+
The approach to Puerto Caimito is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pacific Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at 9.8 NM to the NE. Other aids include Balboa Southbound Rear (9.9 NM ENE), Balboa Southbound Rear (9.9 NM ENE), Pacific Entrance Range Middle (9.9 NM NE), Balboa Southbound Front (10 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Puerto Caimito?+
The Port of Puerto Caimito 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 Puerto Caimito?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Caimito (PAPCA) 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 PAPCA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Puerto Caimito?+
The Port of Puerto Caimito 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.