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Boca Canasta Lighthouse

Red🇩🇴Baní, DOOperational

A triangular skeletal steel communications tower, 30 meters in height, was built and first lit in 2024 or 2025. It is located beside the coastal highway south of Bani in the Peravia region. The structure serves a dual purpose as a navigational aid and a communications tower. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aids coastal navigation for local fishing boats and commercial vessels near Bani. Its function as a communications tower also supports broader infrastructure needs in the Dominican Republic.

Characteristic Signature
Red
Light Color
Red
Year Built
2024
Open to public
Site open, tower closed
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: triangular skeletal communications tower

City
Baní
Country
🇩🇴Dominican Republic
Region
Peravia
Sea Region
Located beside the coastal highway south of Bani, Dominican Republic.
Latitude
18.2451°
Longitude
-70.3403°
Nearest Port
Palenque(9.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J5468
NGA No.
14364
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Which ports and harbors does Boca Canasta Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Boca Canasta Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Baní at 2.3 NM to the N. Other ports served include Puerto Palenque (8.3 NM ESE), LAS CALDERAS (10.9 NM W), Higüey (13 NM NNE), Bajos de Haina (20.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Boca Canasta Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Boca Canasta Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
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