Puntarenas : Profile

Clearance

Call port captain on VHF Channel 16 for berthing instructions or anchor by the town at the end of the peninsula. All offices are close by in the port.

Problems or questions for aduana or port captain can be handled by DIAMAR - Ramon Suarez Rojas, Tel. 661-4263. He is knowledgeable about what is available in Puntarenas, and is very helpful and friendly - speaks English well.

Docking

This is now primarily a fishing port, and as such, can be a little rough, but if offers a good range of services and low cost moorings.

The estuary leading to the yacht club is continuing to silt up, and it is necessary to enter near high tide.

Yacht Clubs

Costa Rica Yacht Club
Tel:(506) 661-0784, Fax:(506) 661-2518, VHF Channel 6
info@costaricayachtclub.com
The yacht club is particularly helpful and offers a range of repair facilities including a 20-ton travelift, as well as moorings, fuel and water on the dock and 24-hour launch service. The cost of repairs carried out here has risen recently due to a fee now having to be paid by contractors who work at the club. The club monitors VHF Channel 6 from 0700 to 1700 every day except Wednesday.

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