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Puerto Cabezas Lighthouse

Fl White 2.5s🇳🇮Puerto Cabezas, NIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Cabezas Lighthouse

Also known as: Puerto Cabezas (Bragman Bluff)

A square skeletal concrete tower with a gallery stands 19 meters tall in Puerto Cabezas. Its light, situated 70 meters above sea level, emits a single white flash every 2.5 seconds, visible for over 21 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on a bluff overlooking the sea, near the city's long pier. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Puerto Cabezas, just 0.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for maritime traffic approaching Puerto Cabezas, a regional capital that lacks a protected natural harbor, guiding vessels to the city's docks.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 2.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
Fl W 2.5s
Focal Height
70m
Geographic Range
21.4NM

Location

City
Puerto Cabezas
Country
🇳🇮Nicaragua
Sea Region
Located atop a bluff in Puerto Cabezas, the capital of the North Caribbean Region, a city with a long pier but no protected harbor.
Latitude
14.0218°
Longitude
-83.3855°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Cabezas(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
J6048
NGA No.
16484

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery

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 Puerto Cabezas Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Cabezas displays the characteristic Fl White 2.5s. 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 Puerto Cabezas Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Cabezas Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Cabezas at 0.2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Prinzapolca (38.3 NM SSW), Puerto Isabel (40.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Cabezas Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Cabezas 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 Puerto Cabezas Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Cabezas 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.