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Cabo Manglares Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 15s🇨🇴Tumaco, COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cabo Manglares Lighthouse

Cabo Manglares lighthouse is a cylindrical fiberglass tower standing 36.5 meters tall, painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its focal height is 41 meters, and it emits a white light with one flash every 15 seconds. The lighthouse is situated on a low but noticeable cape at the north side of the Río Mira estuary's mouth. This location is southwest of Tumaco and northwest of the Ecuadorian border. The geographic range of its light is 17.2 nautical miles. It is located 2.4 kilometers from the nearest port, Tumaco.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides maritime traffic entering and exiting the Río Mira estuary, a significant waterway near the Colombian-Ecuadorian border.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
41m
Geographic Range
17.2NM

Location

City
Tumaco
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Region
Nariño
Sea Region
low but prominent cape on the north side of the mouth of the Río Mira estuary, southwest of Tumaco and northwest of the Ecuadorian border
Latitude
1.8184°
Longitude
-78.8093°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
36.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red and white horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round fiberglass tower colored with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tumaco(2.4 km)
ARLHS No.
COL-005
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cabo Manglares Lighthouse at night?+
Cabo Manglares displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 15s — 3 white flashes every 15 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 Cabo Manglares Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cabo Manglares Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Tumaco at 3.2 NM to the E. Other ports served include San Lorenzo (34.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cabo Manglares Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cabo Manglares 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 Manglares Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cabo Manglares 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.