X'calak Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About X'calak Lighthouse
Also known as: Xcalak
Built in 1904, the X'calak lighthouse is a round, cylindrical concrete tower standing 12 meters tall. Its lantern is unpainted, matching the rest of the structure. The focal plane reaches 13 meters above sea level. This light emits a white flash every 12 seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. It is situated on the remote southeastern tip of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. The nearest port, Costa Maya, is approximately 28.5 kilometers away.
Why it matters: The X'calak lighthouse is essential for local fishing fleets and eco-tourism vessels navigating the complex channels and extensive coral reefs of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. It serves as a key navigational aid in this remote area, helping to prevent groundings on submerged hazards.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 12s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 12s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1904
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Costa Maya(28.5 km)
- ARLHS No.
- MEX-137
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- unpainted
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern, unpainted
Location
- Country
- 🇲🇽Mexico
- Region
- Quintana Roo
- Latitude
- 18.2770°
- Longitude
- -87.8349°
Nearby Vessels
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