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Mal Arrimo Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mal Arrimo Lighthouse

Also known as: Mal Arrimo (Punta Loco)

The Mal Arrimo lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 12 meters tall, painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its light is positioned 18 meters above sea level and emits a white flash every 6 seconds. The structure includes a gallery. Located in Baja California Sur, Mexico, near the port of Morro Redondo, this aid to navigation has a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels about a dangerous headland east of Punta Eugenia, a critical point for ships traveling along the Baja California coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Baja California Sur
Latitude
27.8251°
Longitude
-114.8537°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Morro Redondo(21.9 km)
Admiralty No.
G3603.5.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mal Arrimo Lighthouse at night?+
Mal Arrimo 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 Mal Arrimo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mal Arrimo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Morro Redondo at 22.1 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Cedros (24.1 NM NW), Cedros Island (28.1 NM NW), Guerero Negro (38.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mal Arrimo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mal Arrimo 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 Mal Arrimo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mal Arrimo 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.