The port of Caripito (Port Code: VECTO/VECAR), locally known as Puerto de Caripito, is a port situated 100km upriver on the western bank of the San Juan River. As one of the river ports of Venezuela, Caripito Port is a port of entry and is connected by road and rail with Pueblo de Caripito. The terminal exports petroleum products and crude oil. The terminal is controlled by Creole Petroleum Corp.