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Castilletes Lighthouse

Fl White 9s🇨🇴Cartagena, COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Castilletes Lighthouse

The Castilletes lighthouse is a square pyramidal steel skeletal tower standing 30 meters tall, painted with horizontal red and white bands. Its focal plane reaches 35 meters above sea level. The structure emits a white flash every 9 seconds, visible for 16.2 nautical miles. Located about 600 meters north of the Venezuelan border on the southeast side of the Guajira Peninsula, it is part of a strategically significant frontier zone. The site is open to the public, but visitors cannot access the tower itself.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for coastal navigation near the Venezuelan border, helping to define the international maritime boundary and ensure safe passage for vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 9s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
9s
Raw Code
Fl W 9s
Focal Height
35m
Geographic Range
16.2NM

Location

City
Cartagena
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Region
Bolívar
Sea Region
Located about 600 m north of the Venezuelan border on the southeast side of the Guajira Peninsula.
Latitude
10.4243°
Longitude
-75.5542°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cartagena(4.1 km)
ARLHS No.
COL-019

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal steel skeletal tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Castilletes Lighthouse at night?+
Castilletes displays the characteristic Fl White 9s. 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 Castilletes Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Castilletes Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is El Bosque at 1.9 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Sociedad Portuaria Regional Cartagena (1.9 NM SE), Cartagena (2.1 NM SE), Contecar (3.3 NM SE), Mamonal (7.2 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Castilletes Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Castilletes 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 Castilletes Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Castilletes 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.