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Boca del Tule Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 12s🇲🇽Cabo San Lucas, MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Boca del Tule Lighthouse

The Boca del Tule lighthouse is a 12-meter-high square skeletal tower featuring a gallery. It is painted white and carries a slatted daymark marked with red and white horizontal bands. The light source is positioned 18 meters above sea level, producing a white flash every 12 seconds with a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. The site is accessible to visitors, but the tower structure remains closed. This Mexican light is located in Baja California Sur, near Cabo San Lucas, which is 3.7 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the entrance to a bay and assists watercraft in the vicinity of the East Cape coastline of the Sea of Cortez.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

City
Cabo San Lucas
Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Baja California Sur
Sea Region
East Cape coast about 65 km northwest of San José del Cabo
Latitude
22.9036°
Longitude
-109.8432°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cabo San Lucas(3.7 km)
Admiralty No.
G3582
NGA No.
14564
ARLHS No.
MEX-074

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and carrying a slatted daymark colored with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery, painted white and carrying a slatted daymark colored with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Boca del Tule Lighthouse at night?+
Boca del Tule displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 12s — 3 white flashes every 12 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Boca del Tule Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Boca del Tule Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Cabo San Lucas at 2.5 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include San Jose del Cabo (13.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Boca del Tule Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Boca del Tule 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.
How can I track vessels near Boca del Tule Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Boca del Tule Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.