Port of Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is a river-basin port in Mexico, registered under the UN/LOCODE code MXPVR.
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, River basin
- Shelter
- Good
- Entrance restrictions
- None listed
- Charted depths
- Channel11.0–12.2 m (36–40 ft)
- Anchorage17.1–18.2 m (56–60 ft)
- Cargo pier9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier 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
- 1 m
- Max. vessel size
- Over 152 m (500 ft) length
- Also noted
- good holding ground; turning area available
Facilities and services
The port has a U.S. representative and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory and available. Pratique, a deratting certificate, and other quarantine services are available. Communications include telephone, telegraph, radio, radiotelephone, and air. Cargo can be worked at wharves and anchor.
The port offers medical facilities and garbage disposal. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, and fuel oil.
Repair capability is rated none.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 15790, Pub. 153, chart 21338. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.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.