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Holbox Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc White 2s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Holbox Range Rear Lighthouse

This square skeletal metal tower, painted white, stands 16 meters tall and features a gallery. With a focal height of 18 meters, its light has a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. The light emits an occulting white flash every 2 seconds. This rear range light is situated in a residential neighborhood on Isla Holbox, approximately 300 meters northwest of its corresponding front light. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Cancun, located 36.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: As the rear component of a navigational range, this light is essential for precise course alignment when entering or leaving Isla Holbox, thereby preventing groundings.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 2s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Oc W 2s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Quintana Roo
Sea Region
Isla Holbox, in a residential neighborhood, 300 m north northwest of the front light.
Latitude
21.5225°
Longitude
-87.3762°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cancun(36.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J4427.31
NGA No.
15657.1

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with gallery, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Holbox Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Holbox Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc White 2s. 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 Holbox Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Holbox Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Cancun at 36.4 NM to the ESE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Holbox Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Holbox Range Rear 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 Holbox Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Holbox Range Rear 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.