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Cabo Blanco Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇵🇪El Alto, PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cabo Blanco Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1978, is a cylindrical tower standing 12 meters tall, with its lantern and gallery rising from a square pyramidal base. It features black and white horizontal bands. The focal height of the light is 39 meters above sea level, and it emits a white flash every 10 seconds. The structure is located on a cape about 55 km northeast of Talara, near the town of El Alto. The lighthouse is situated on private property, restricting public access to the site and tower.

Why it matters: This light marks a significant headland for vessels navigating the coastal waters off Peru.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
39m
Light Range
14NM (25.9 km)
Geographic Range
16.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1978

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cabo Blanco(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
G2153
NGA No.
0544
ARLHS No.
PER-003
Wikidata
Q8960878 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: Máncora class square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery rising from a square pyramidal base, painted with black and white horizontal bands

Location

City
El Alto
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Region
Piura
Sea Region
Located on the cape about 55 km northeast of Talara.
Latitude
-4.2527°
Longitude
-81.2377°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Cabo Blanco Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 39 meters and a nominal range of 14 nautical miles (approximately 25.9 km), Cabo Blanco is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. This range makes it a significant coastal navigation aid for vessels transiting the area.
How do mariners identify Cabo Blanco Lighthouse at night?+
Cabo Blanco displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Cabo Blanco Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cabo Blanco Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cabo Blanco at 0.3 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Los Organos (8.4 NM ENE), Punta Lobitos (11.9 NM SSW), Lobitos (12.2 NM SSW), Talara (18.9 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cabo Blanco Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cabo Blanco 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 Cabo Blanco Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cabo Blanco 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.