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Puerto Pyrámides Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇦🇷Municipio de Puerto Madryn, AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Pyrámides Lighthouse

The Puerto Pyrámides lighthouse is a 6-meter tall, cylindrical concrete structure with a square base and an enclosed lower section. It is located on a hillside above Puerto Pyrámides, the only settlement on the Península Valdés. The light is positioned 87 meters above sea level and produces a white flash every 3 seconds, with a geographic range of 23.4 nautical miles. The tower is colored red with one white vertical stripe. Access to the site is permitted, but the tower remains inaccessible. Puerto Madryn, the closest port facilities, is situated 1.7 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the entrance to Puerto Pyrámides, the only harbor on the Península Valdés. Its location on the hillside provides a visible reference point for ships navigating near the peninsula's southern shore.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
87m
Geographic Range
23.4NM

Location

City
Municipio de Puerto Madryn
Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Region
Chubut
Sea Region
Located on a hillside above Puerto Pyrámides, the only town on the Península Valdés, on the south side of the peninsula.
Latitude
-42.7215°
Longitude
-65.0300°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Madryn(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
G1060
NGA No.
19724
ARLHS No.
ARG-089

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with one white vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete skeletal tower, lower portion enclosed

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Pyrámides Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Pyrámides displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Pyrámides Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Pyrámides Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Madryn at 1.6 NM to the S. Other ports served include Rawson (35.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Pyrámides Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Pyrámides 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 Pyrámides Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Pyrámides 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.