 Mayaguez : Profile
Mayaguez is an easy landfall from the Mona Passage, and after clearing it is an easy passage south to Boqueron and onward. It is the largest port on the west coast - it is commercial, but a convenient port of entry.
Position 18°12’N, 67°07’W.
Go to the commercial dock and phone Customs or clear at the Customs office on the main street.
It is possible to anchor just south of the Customs/ferry wharf at the head of the harbour and dinghy in. Be prepared for wash from the DR ferry (long lines) however an early morning arrival solves this problem.
Instead of entering the commercial port, it is possible to anchor at Boquerón and take a taxi into Mayaguez to clear in. Some US boats that already have a Customs decals have managed to clear in by telephone from Boquerón.
Last updated February 2010.
Customs
31 Gonzalez Clemente Ave., Mayaguez, PR 00680
Tel:(787) 831-3342, Fax:(787) 831-3310
Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00(Mon-Fri)
Raul Santiago
"Rolling Thunder"
Tel:787 519 3177 / 787 392 0982, VHF Channel 16
A very useful agent for help with clearing in. Cost $15/person (Feb 2009).
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