Caldera Port facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caldera PortPuerto Caldera |
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Port of Caldera, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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| Country | Costa Rica |
| Location | Puntarenas province |
| Coordinates | 9°54′46″N 84°43′05″W / 9.912703°N 84.718101°W |
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| Opened | 17 December 1981 |
| Operated by | Sociedad Portuaria de Caldera and Sociedad Portuaria Granelera de Caldera |
| Owned by | Public |
Caldera Port (also known as Spanish: Puerto Caldera) is the most important port on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. It's where many goods, or "freight," arrive and leave the country by ship. This port is located in the Esparza area of the Puntarenas province.
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What is Caldera Port?
Caldera Port is actually made up of two main parts that work side-by-side. One part is a regular port for containers, which are big metal boxes used to ship goods. This part has three places where ships can dock. It is run by a company called Sociedad Portuaria de Caldera.
The other part is a newer port built just for grains, like corn or wheat. This grain port has one docking area and started operating in 2015. It is managed by Sociedad Portuaria Granelera de Caldera.
History of Caldera Port
Long ago, after Europeans arrived in the area, this region became important for sending and receiving goods. Back then, smaller boats were used to carry cargo from the shore to larger ships waiting in the water.
Later, a proper port was built in the nearby city of Puntarenas. It started with wooden structures in the 1910s and then was rebuilt with steel in the 1930s.
By the 1960s, it became clear that getting to the Puntarenas port was difficult. So, a decision was made to build a new, easier-to-reach port. Construction for the new Caldera Port began in the 1970s. It officially opened on December 17, 1981.
Today, there are plans to make the port even better. These upgrades are expected to happen in stages, with the first part possibly finished by 2029. The full project might be completed by 2045. However, improving the port's buildings and equipment has been tricky because the companies that run the port are only in charge of operations, not big upgrades.
How to Get to Caldera Port
The main road to Caldera Port from Costa Rica's biggest cities, known as the Greater Metropolitan Area, is Route 27. Because it leads directly to the port, this highway is also called the San José - Caldera Highway.
Images for kids
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Clouds loom over as seen from Caldera port, in the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
See also
- Port of Limón, another important port in Costa Rica
- Port of Moín, also operated by JAPDEVA
- Moín Container Terminal, a modern container terminal
