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Puerto López Mateos Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto López Mateos Lighthouse

Also known as: Puerto López Mateos (Matancitas)

This cylindrical concrete tower, built in 2007, stands 19 meters tall with a focal height of 22 meters. It features red and white horizontal bands and is topped with a lantern and gallery, all centered on a square concrete base. The lighthouse replaced a previous 10-meter concrete structure that served the area. It emits a white flash every six seconds, visible for 13.6 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels navigating Puerto López Mateos, supporting both local fishing operations and the whale-watching tourism industry within the Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2007

Significant events: Replaced an older 10m concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery centered on a square concrete base

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Baja California Sur
Sea Region
Waterfront of Puerto López Mateos, near the visitor center of the Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino
Latitude
25.1934°
Longitude
-112.1220°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San Carlos(24.9 km)
Admiralty No.
G3598.5
NGA No.
14496.5
USCG No.
CF-03-080
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto López Mateos Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto López Mateos 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.
Is Puerto López Mateos Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto López Mateos 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 López Mateos Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto López Mateos 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.