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Puerto Caldera Lighthouse

Fl Red🇨🇷Caldera, CROperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Caldera Lighthouse

This square skeletal steel communications tower stands 40 meters tall and is painted with red and white horizontal bands. It is located on a steep slope behind Puerto Caldera's harbor, east of the Gulf of Nicoya in northwestern Costa Rica. The light emits a single red flash, serving vessels navigating these waters. It is situated approximately 30 kilometers southeast of Puntarenas and is 0.6 kilometers from the nearest port. Its focal height is also 40 meters, providing a geographic range of 17.1 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This light is essential for guiding vessels safely into Puerto Caldera, a significant commercial port on the Gulf of Nicoya. Its integration into a communications tower highlights a practical, multi-functional approach to modern maritime aids.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Fl R
Focal Height
40m
Geographic Range
17.1NM

Location

City
Caldera
Country
🇨🇷Costa Rica
Region
Puntarenas Province
Sea Region
Located on a steep slope behind the harbor of Puerto Caldera, on the east side of the Gulf of Nicoya in northwestern Costa Rica, approximately 30 km southeast of Puntarenas.
Latitude
9.9190°
Longitude
-84.7096°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
40m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal communications tower with gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Caldera(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
G3321.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Caldera Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Caldera displays the characteristic Fl Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Puerto Caldera Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Caldera Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Caldera at 0.7 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Puerto Caldera (1.9 NM NNW), Puntarenas (7.3 NM WNW), Orotina (10.5 NM E), Chomes (14.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Caldera Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Caldera 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 Caldera Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Caldera 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.