Puerto Escondido

1. Puerto Escondido pilot boarding place Pilot boards25°48.3′N 111°17.6′W
2. Punta Nopolo (Loreto) pilot boarding place Pilot boards26°00.5′N 111°20.2′W

Size limits

Max LOA 72.54m, beam 13.41m, draught 4m and 511DWT.

Load line zone

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Mar 1 to Jun 30 and Nov 1 to Nov 30, Summer Jul 1 to Oct 31 and Dec 1 to Feb 28/29.

Tides

Variable. Tidal streams in the entrance are reported to be strong; rates of 4kts have been reported.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The bay for Puerto Escondido Terminal is protected on its E side by Punta Coyote, a bluff headland, 23m high, which is the extremity of a peninsula joined to the mainland N by a narrow isthmus of sand dunes, this headland conceals the entrance. The entrance to the port is 25m wide. Within the inner bay there is a breakwater of rocks, 20m long, with a light standing at its head.

The entrance channel to Marina Puerto Escondido has a depth of over 5.5m and a width of over 30m.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available at the waiting area, near the entrance to the port, this is used regularly by small boats. Anchorage may also be obtained in the outer harbour; the entrance is 25m wide, with depths over the bar of 2.9m.

Mooring

Fenders are provided at Cruise Ship Berth.

Charts and publications

BA 2324. Admiralty Pilot NP8.

Communications

Administracion Portuaria Integral de Baja California Sur, S.A. de C.V. (APIBCS) contact info:

Telephone: + 52 612 123 6500

Facsimile: +52 612 123 6500

E-mail: [email protected]

VHF: Ch 16

Marina Puerto Escondido contact info:

Telephone: +52 613 131 8097

E-mail: [email protected]

VHF: Ch 16

The following coastal radio stations are recommended:

West coast Mexico: International station and Mobile Radio (USA).

East coast Mexico: Mobile, Alabama Radio.

The stations work throughout 24 hours.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

Notice of readiness

Tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.

Documents

Documents are received by the Harbour Master, Health Inspector, Immigration authorities, Customs authorities, Agricultural Inspector. There are no special forms for completion.

Health

The Health Officer boards vessels off Punta Prieta for Puerto Escondido Terminal.

Customs and immigration

Allowances for officers and crew do not exist for personal possessions which must be kept onboard. Penalties for non-compliance will result in confiscation of the goods and fines.

Immigration: Formalities depend on the nationality of the crew. Nationalities that are not restricted in Mexico can proceed ashore provided they have a shore pass which can be issued by the port agent upon request of the Master. Joining and off signing crew members have to be declared 24 hours prior to the time and date of arrival/departure.

Vessel is cleared on arrival and departure.

Notices and regulations

Cargo documents have to be in Puerto Escondido Terminal in order for the vessel to be programmed.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Director General for Merchant Navy/Office of National Protection of Maritime Ports.

Position: Director General for Merchant Navy

Address: Avenida Nuevo Leon 210, 3rd Floor, Colonia Hipodromo Condesa, 06100 Piso Deleg. Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, D.F.

Tel: +52 55 5265 3216.

Fax: +52 55 5265 3215.

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sct.gob.mx/e-mar

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Repairs, yacht maintenance and slipway available for vessels using Marina Puerto Escondido.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkers: DO available (provided through pipeline at Marina Puerto Escondido)..

Fresh water: Available (provided through pipeline at Marina Puerto Escondido).

Medical

Nearest hospital: Community Hospital of Loreto (22.4km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Loreto International Airport (20km).

Nearest highway: Port has access to Federal Highway Tijuana–Los Cabos No. 1.

Working hours

Marina Puerto Escondido open 7 days-a-week 0900 to 1700hrs.

Where it is

Puerto Escondido is located 17km S of Loreto and 328km from La Paz, in the Sea of Cortez in Baja California Sur.

The port

Puerto Escondido is a small harbour, lying at NW end of a semi circular bay 0.75nm wide; it is one of the best natural harbours in Golfo de California. A tourist port for small cruise vessels and pleasure yachts with a "T" shaped pier and max depth of 8.0m. A fuel dock is provided at the Marina Puerto Escondido - Fuel Terminal however this is for vessels using the facilities at the marina.

The port is strategically located within the Loreto-Nopolo and with recent development in the area it has potential to be one of the most important economic and tourist development poles in the region.

Where does the pilot board at Puerto Escondido?

The pilot boards at Puerto Escondido pilot boarding place, 25°48.3′N 111°17.6′W. Puerto Escondido has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Puerto Escondido in?

Local time at Puerto Escondido is UTC−7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Puerto Escondido?

The deepest berth listed is at Puerto Escondido Terminal: 4.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Puerto Escondido in?

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Mar 1 to Jun 30 and Nov 1 to Nov 30, Summer Jul 1 to Oct 31 and Dec 1 to Feb 28/29.

Who carries out Port State Control at Puerto Escondido?

Port State Control at Puerto Escondido: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Escondido?

The UN/LOCODE of Puerto Escondido is MXPXM.

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