Port of La Paz
La Paz is a coastal harbor in Mexico, registered under the UN/LOCODE code MXLAP.
This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.
Port characteristics
- Size / type
- Small, Coastal, natural
- Shelter
- Good
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by tide, swell, other factors
- Charted depths
- Channel1.8–3.0 m (6–10 ft)
- Anchorage17.1–18.2 m (56–60 ft)
- Cargo pier7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft)
- Oil/LNG terminal9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft))
- Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 4 m
- Max. vessel size
- Up to 152 m (500 ft) length
- Also noted
- turning area available
Facilities and services
The port is a first port of entry and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory and available. Assist tugs are available. Other quarantine services is available. Communications include radio, radiotelephone, and air. Cargo can be worked at wharves and anchor.
The port offers medical facilities and garbage disposal. Available services include longshore labor, electrical services, navigation equipment repair, and electrical repair. Supplies on offer include provisions and water.
Repair capability is rated limited.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 15920, Pub. 153, chart 21125. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.