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Cuaderno de Faros Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cuaderno de Faros Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 18 meters tall and displays red and white horizontal bands. Its lantern and gallery are situated atop the structure. The light emits a single white flash every 3 seconds, visible for 13.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on the south side of El Gancho, a town near the Guatemalan border in the Soconusco region of Chiapas. While the site is open to visitors, access to the tower itself is restricted. The nearest port, Puerto Madero, is 12 kilometers away.

Why it matters: As a range front light, this marker guides vessels through a specific channel or approach along the Chiapas coast, likely serving local fishing fleets and commercial traffic near the Guatemalan border.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Chiapas
Sea Region
Located on the south side of El Gancho, a town about 4 km northwest of the Guatemala border, in the Eastern Chiapas (Tapachula Area) region known as Soconusco.
Latitude
14.5604°
Longitude
-92.2551°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Madero(12.0 km)
Admiralty No.
G3404
NGA No.
15350
ARLHS No.
MEX-045
Wikidata
Q118601610 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical white concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cuaderno de Faros Lighthouse at night?+
Cuaderno de Faros 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 Cuaderno de Faros Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cuaderno de Faros Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Madero at 13.3 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Champerico (25.3 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cuaderno de Faros Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cuaderno de Faros 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 Cuaderno de Faros Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cuaderno de Faros 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.