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Los Palos Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇵🇪La Yarada-Los Palos, PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Los Palos Lighthouse

This cylindrical fiberglass lighthouse was built in 1967. It stands 9 meters tall with its light positioned 30.5 meters above sea level. The tower features black and white horizontal bands and rises from a conical base. Its white light produces a single flash every 6 seconds, visible for 15.4 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides coastal traffic in the border region between Peru and Chile, ensuring safe passage in this stretch of the Pacific.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
30.5m
Geographic Range
15.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1967

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black and white horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: slender round fiberglass tower rising from a conical base

Location

City
La Yarada-Los Palos
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Region
Tacna
Sea Region
Located in Los Palos, a settlement about 10 km (6 mi) northwest of the Chilean border.
Latitude
-18.2981°
Longitude
-70.4283°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Arica(11.5 km)
Admiralty No.
G2000
NGA No.
1000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Los Palos Lighthouse at night?+
Los Palos displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Los Palos Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Los Palos Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Arica at 12 NM to the SSE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Los Palos Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Los Palos 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 Los Palos Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Los Palos 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.