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Infiernillos Lighthouse

Fl White 7s🇵🇪Ocucaje, PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Infiernillos Lighthouse

Built in 1961, the Infiernillos Lighthouse stands on a concrete, cylindrical tower standing 8 meters tall. The tower, painted with vertical black and white stripes, features a lantern room. Its focal height reaches 40 meters, emitting a white flash every 7 seconds, visible for over 17 nautical miles. This structure is situated on a headland about 50 kilometers northwest of Puerto Caballos. The lighthouse is located on land that is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the dangerous rocky islets known as Islotes Infiernillos, directly warning vessels away from this hazard. Its distinct black and white vertical stripes help mariners identify it readily.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl W 7s
Focal Height
40m
Light Range
15NM (27.8 km)
Geographic Range
17.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1961

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with vertical black and white stripes
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete cylindrical tower with lantern, painted with vertical black and white stripes

Location

City
Ocucaje
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Region
Ica
Sea Region
marks the Islotes Infiernillos, a group of dangerous rocky islets just off the coast. Located on a headland about 50 km northwest of Puerto Caballos.
Latitude
-14.6696°
Longitude
-75.8970°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San Nicolas(51.4 km)
Admiralty No.
G2030
NGA No.
0896
ARLHS No.
PER-048
Wikidata
Q115204827 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Infiernillos Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 40 meters and a nominal range of 15 nautical miles (approximately 27.8 km), Infiernillos 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 Infiernillos Lighthouse at night?+
Infiernillos displays the characteristic Fl White 7s. 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.
Is Infiernillos Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Infiernillos 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 Infiernillos Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Infiernillos 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.