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Gran Puerto de Cancún Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 20s🇲🇽Puerto Morelos, MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gran Puerto de Cancún Lighthouse

The Gran Puerto de Cancún lighthouse was built in 2005 and is operational. This cylindrical tower, 12 meters tall, is painted with red and white horizontal bands. It features a lantern and gallery, with its light positioned 58 meters above sea level. The white light flashes once every 20 seconds, providing a 19.8-nautical-mile range. The lighthouse is situated on the waterfront in Puerto Juárez, a district of Cancún, near a ferry terminal serving Isla Mujeres. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for the safe navigation of ferries that operate on the busy route between Cancún and Isla Mujeres.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
58m
Geographic Range
19.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2005

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Puerto Morelos
Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Quintana Roo
Sea Region
Located on the waterfront in Puerto Juárez, the downtown waterfront district of Cancún, straddling a terminal for ferries from Cancún to Isla Mujeres.
Latitude
20.8444°
Longitude
-86.8800°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Morelos(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
J4436.3
NGA No.
15694
USCG No.
CF-23-590
ARLHS No.
MEX-087
Wikidata
Q118583042 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gran Puerto de Cancún Lighthouse at night?+
Gran Puerto de Cancún displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 20s — 3 white flashes every 20 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 Gran Puerto de Cancún Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gran Puerto de Cancún Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Morelos at 1 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Playa del Carmen (17.2 NM SW), Cozumel (19.9 NM S), Punta Venado (24.1 NM SW), Cancun (24.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gran Puerto de Cancún Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gran Puerto de Cancún 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 Gran Puerto de Cancún Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gran Puerto de Cancún 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.