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Isla Múcura Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 10s🇨🇴COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Múcura Lighthouse

The Isla Múcura Lighthouse is a square skeletal tower standing 18 meters tall, painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its light reaches a focal height of 24 meters, emitting a white flash every 10 seconds. Located in the Islas de San Bernardo archipelago, about 80 km southwest of Cartagena, it guides vessels through the waters surrounding this small island resort. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 14.1 nautical miles. It is an active aid to navigation, assisting ships traveling near the Covenas Offshore Terminal, which is 18.8 km away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation within the Islas de San Bernardo archipelago, guiding vessels to and from the resort island of Isla Múcura.

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
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Location

Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Region
Bolívar
Sea Region
Isla Múcura, a small island resort in the Islas de San Bernardo, about 80 km southwest of Cartagena.
Latitude
9.7826°
Longitude
-75.8703°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Covenas Offshore Terminal(18.8 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla Múcura Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Múcura 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 Isla Múcura Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla Múcura Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Covenas Offshore Terminal at 18.8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Tolú (23.5 NM SE), COVENAS (24.8 NM SSE), Puerto Limón (30.3 NM SW), Mamonal (38.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla Múcura Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Múcura 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 Isla Múcura Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Múcura 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.