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Islote Huaquillo Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 20s🇵🇪PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Islote Huaquillo Lighthouse

This concrete cylindrical tower, built in 1973, stands 16 meters tall and emits a white light with two flashes every 20 seconds. Its focal height reaches 38 meters, providing a geographic range of 16.7 nautical miles. The structure is painted in a distinctive dark blue and white spiral pattern, with the lantern housing also in dark blue. Located on an island near Ancón and connected to the mainland by a footbridge, the lighthouse is part of a naval officers' club and is not accessible to the public. Its unique design makes it a notable feature of the local seascape.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's rare spiral design, painted in dark blue and white, makes it a significant landmark for mariners navigating the coastal waters near Santa Rosa and Ancón.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
38m
Geographic Range
16.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1973

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ancon(1.1 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
in a dark blue and white spiral pattern
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern, painted in a dark blue and white spiral pattern; lantern is dark blue

Location

Country
🇵🇪Peru
Region
Lima
Sea Region
Island at Santa Rosa, near Ancón, connected to the mainland by a footbridge, part of a naval officers' club.
Latitude
-11.7800°
Longitude
-77.1950°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Islote Huaquillo Lighthouse at night?+
Islote Huaquillo displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 20s — 4 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 Islote Huaquillo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Islote Huaquillo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ancón at 1 NM to the NE. Other ports served include La Pampilla (9 NM S), Chancay (12.7 NM NNW), Callao (16.3 NM S), Lima (18.3 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Islote Huaquillo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Islote Huaquillo 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 Islote Huaquillo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Islote Huaquillo 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.