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Isla Tortuguilla Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇴COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Tortuguilla Lighthouse

The Isla Tortuguilla lighthouse is a square skeletal tower standing 18 meters tall, painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its light is positioned 21 meters above sea level and emits a white flash every 10 seconds. This navigational aid is situated on a small island approximately 8 kilometers offshore from Puerto Escondido, Colombia. The island is accessible only by boat. While visitors can access the grounds, the tower itself is closed to the public. The lighthouse provides a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The Isla Tortuguilla lighthouse is essential for safe passage in the waters near Puerto Escondido, aiding local fishing and other maritime activities.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Sea Region
A small island about 8 km offshore near Puerto Escondido.
Latitude
9.0299°
Longitude
-76.3419°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Limon(23.5 km)
Admiralty No.
J6151
ARLHS No.
COL-053

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla Tortuguilla Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Tortuguilla displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Tortuguilla Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla Tortuguilla Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Rio Cordoba at 7 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Puerto Limón (23.2 NM NNE), COVENAS (45.2 NM ENE), Covenas Offshore Terminal (45.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla Tortuguilla Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Tortuguilla 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 Tortuguilla Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Tortuguilla 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.