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Cabo Tres Puntas Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇬🇹Puerto Barrios, GTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cabo Tres Puntas Lighthouse

A square skeletal steel tower with a gallery stands 39 meters tall, with its light positioned 40 meters above sea level. This lighthouse, located about 2.5 kilometers east of the tip of the peninsula that shelters Puerto Barrios bay, emits a white flash every three seconds. It is situated near the village of Santa Inés Chicar. The structure is part of the navigational infrastructure for the Izabal region.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the eastern tip of the peninsula guarding Puerto Barrios bay, offering a critical navigational reference for vessels entering or exiting the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
40m
Geographic Range
17.1NM

Location

City
Puerto Barrios
Country
🇬🇹Guatemala
Region
Izabal
Sea Region
Located about 2.5 km east of the tip of the peninsula sheltering the bay of Puerto Barrios, near the village of Santa Inés Chicar.
Latitude
15.9642°
Longitude
-88.5997°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
39m
Tower Shape
square
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Livingston(11.8 km)
Admiralty No.
J5992
NGA No.
110-16424
ARLHS No.
GUL-001
Wikidata
Q60319170 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cabo Tres Puntas Lighthouse at night?+
Cabo Tres Puntas displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Tres Puntas Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cabo Tres Puntas Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lívingston at 12 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Puerto Barrios (13.9 NM S), PUNTA GORDA (14.2 NM NW), Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla (16 NM S), Barranco (18.4 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cabo Tres Puntas Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cabo Tres Puntas 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 Tres Puntas Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cabo Tres Puntas 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.