Ports – Costa Rica

Costa Rica, located in Central America and washed by both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, has several key ports that play an important role in its economy and international trade. In this article, we will look at Costa Rica’s main ports, their locations and functions.

  1. Port Limón: Located on the Caribbean coast, Port Limón is one of Costa Rica’s largest and most important ports. It serves as a major hub for the export of bananas, coffee, and other commodities.
  2. Port Moin: Also located on the Caribbean coast next to Port Limón. This port is key for container shipping and plays an important role in trade with Europe and North America.
  3. Port Caldera: Located on the Pacific Coast, Port Caldera is an important trading hub for exporting and importing a variety of goods, including agricultural products and manufactured goods.
  4. Port of Puntarenas: Also on the Pacific Coast, the Port of Puntarenas serves both cargo and passenger vessels and is also a popular destination for cruise ships.
  5. Port of Golfito: Located on the south Pacific coast. This port plays an important role in regional trade and serves agricultural exports.
  6. Port of Puerto Quito: A small port on the Caribbean coast, serving mainly local needs and petty trade.

Full list of official ports that exist in the region:

  • MOIN (UN/LOCODE: CRPMN East Coast of Central America)
  • PUNTARENAS (UN/LOCODE: CRPAS, West Coast of Central America)
  • CALDERA (UN/LOCODE: CRCAL, West Coast of Central America)
  • PAPAGAYO (UN/LOCODE: CRGDP, West Coast of Central America)
  • CALDERA ANCH (West Coast of Central America)
  • PLAYA HERRADURA (West Coast of Central America)
  • GOLFITO BAY (UN/LOCODE: CRGLF, West Coast of Central America)
  • LIMON (UN/LOCODE: CRLIO, East Coast of Central America)
  • MOIN ANCH (East Coast of Central America)
  • BAHIA GOLFITO (West Coast of Central America)
  • FLAMINGO (UN/LOCODE: CRFMG, West Coast of Central America)
  • LIMON ANCH (East Coast of Central America)
  • PUERTO JIMENEZ (UN/LOCODE: CRPJM, West Coast of Central America)
  • QUEPOS (UN/LOCODE: CRXQP, West Coast of Central America)
  • QUEPOS ANCH (West Coast of Central America)

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