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Cabo Engaño Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇩🇴Punta Cana, DOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cabo Engaño Lighthouse

Cabo Engaño Lighthouse, a cylindrical fiberglass tower with brown and white horizontal bands, was constructed in 2015. Standing 8 meters tall with a focal height of 9 meters, it emitted a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles. The structure featured a round fiberglass tower mounted on a square skeletal base. Although operational for a short period, by 2021 it was listed as inactive. Photographs from November 2021 showed the lighthouse largely destroyed. The site remains open to the public, though the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marked Cabo Engaño, the easternmost point of the Dominican Republic, a significant landmark for vessels transiting between the Atlantic and Caribbean.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2015

Significant events: Inactive as of 2021, largely destroyed in November 2021

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with brown and white horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round fiberglass tower mounted a square skeletal base

Location

City
Punta Cana
Country
🇩🇴Dominican Republic
Region
La Altagracia
Sea Region
Cabo Engaño, marking the very point of the cape in the Dominican Republic.
Latitude
18.6168°
Longitude
-68.3252°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Punta cana(7.7 km)
ARLHS No.
DOM-005
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cabo Engaño Lighthouse at night?+
Cabo Engaño displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Engaño Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cabo Engaño Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PUNTA CANA at 7.7 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Punta cana (7.7 NM SSW), Casa de Campo (35.3 NM WSW), La Romana (38 NM WSW), Catalina Island (41.3 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cabo Engaño Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cabo Engaño 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 Engaño Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cabo Engaño 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.