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Cerro Colorado Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 10s🇪🇨Parroquia Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, ECOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cerro Colorado Lighthouse

Also known as: Cerro Colorado (Colorado Mountain, Cerro San Joaquin)

This concrete lighthouse, standing 12 meters tall, features a cylindrical tower painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its light emits a white flash every 10 seconds. The focal plane reaches 199 meters, providing a geographic range of 33.6 nautical miles. Located on the eastern slope of Cerro San Joaquin, it is situated on the Galápagos islands, near the Parroquia Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The nearest port is Baquerizo Moreno, just 0.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for maritime traffic, specifically guiding vessels arriving from Ecuador to the Galápagos islands, acting as their primary landfall marker.

Background
The Seroe Colorado Lighthouse, known also by the Colorado Point Lighthouse, is located in Seroe Colorado. It stands as one of two currently active lighthouses on the island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
199m
Light Range
21NM (38.9 km)
Geographic Range
33.6NM

Location

City
Parroquia Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Country
🇪🇨Ecuador
Region
Galápagos
Sea Region
Located on the eastern slope of Cerro San Joaquin, this lighthouse serves as the landfall light for the Galápagos islands, guiding vessels arriving from Ecuador.
Latitude
-0.8968°
Longitude
-89.6100°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round concrete tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Baquerizo Moreno(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
G3104
NGA No.
0333
ARLHS No.
GAL-001
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Cerro Colorado Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 199 meters and a nominal range of 21 nautical miles (approximately 38.9 km), Cerro Colorado is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Cerro Colorado Lighthouse at night?+
Cerro Colorado displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 10s — 2 white flashes every 10 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 Cerro Colorado Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cerro Colorado Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno at 0.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Espanola Island (29.5 NM S), Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz (43 NM WNW), BALTRA (48.8 NM NW), Seymour (49.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cerro Colorado Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cerro Colorado 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 Cerro Colorado Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cerro Colorado 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.