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Mahahual Lighthouse

Fl White 16s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mahahual Lighthouse

Also known as: Majahual

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse, built in 2006, stands 22 meters tall and emits a white flash every 16 seconds. Its structure is characterized by a round tower with four supporting buttressed ribs, topped with a lantern and gallery. Located on the Quintana Roo coast of Mexico, it guides vessels approximately 20 nautical miles offshore. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted. The nearest port, Costa Maya, is just 1 kilometer away.

Why it matters: The Mahahual Lighthouse is important for safe navigation along the developing Costa Maya, especially for cruise and commercial vessels approaching Mahahual. Its unique design with four buttressed ribs also makes it a notable architectural feature in the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 16s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
16s
Raw Code
Fl W 16s
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
20NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2006

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical white concrete tower with four buttressed ribs, lantern, and gallery

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Quintana Roo
Latitude
18.7246°
Longitude
-87.7017°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Costa Maya(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
J4455
NGA No.
15782
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mahahual Lighthouse at night?+
Mahahual displays the characteristic Fl White 16s. 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 Mahahual Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mahahual Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Costa Maya at 1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include COROZAL (43.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mahahual Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mahahual 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 Mahahual Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mahahual 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.