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Port of Guiria

VEGUI🇻🇪Venezuela

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About Port of Guiria

Also known as: Guiria

This historic port, established in 1767, is Venezuela's sole harbor on the open Atlantic Ocean. It serves as an economic center for the Paria Peninsula.

Background
Güiria is the capital city of Valdez Municipality in the Venezuelan state of Sucre. Güiria was the place where the military campaign for South American independence set out to Upper Peru and also a starting point of the 1901 Venezuelan Civil War, also called the Liberating Revolution. Founded on 8 December 1767, Güiria is the state's third-largest urban centre, with a population of approximately 40,000. It is an important harbour, the only one in Venezuela located on the open Atlantic Ocean rather than on the Caribbean Sea, and the economic centre of Paria Peninsula, due to it being near the Gulf of Paria's natural gas fields, where several state and private companies have exploration projects.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1767

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
VEGUI
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
10.5635°
Longitude
-62.2867°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11525744 →
Wikidata
Q2919041 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Guiria is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Güiria East Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the NW. Other aids include Güiria (1 NM NNW), Puerto Hierro (12 NM ENE), Macuro (21.4 NM ENE), Isla de Patos (25.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Guiria on?

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The Port of Guiria is situated on the Caribbean Sea in VE. 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 Guiria?

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You can track vessels near Guiria (VEGUI) 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 VEGUI on the live map.

Where is the Port of Guiria?

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The Port of Guiria is a port in VE. Its UN/LOCODE is VEGUI — 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 VEGUI mean?

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The first two characters, VE, are the ISO country code for VE. 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 Guiria?

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The Port of Guiria operates in the UTC-4 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.