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Puertocitos Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puertocitos Lighthouse

The Puertocitos Lighthouse is a 10-meter white concrete tower situated on a bluff overlooking the Gulf of California. It emits three white flashes every 12 seconds, with a focal height of 34 meters. This structure replaced an earlier, smaller skeletal tower and has a geographic range of 16 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. It is located 39.9 kilometers from the nearest port, San Felipe.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a critical point along the eastern coast of Baja California, providing a distinct navigational aid for vessels traversing the Gulf of California.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
34m
Geographic Range
16NM

Location

Country
🇲🇽MX
Latitude
30.3507°
Longitude
-114.6355°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San felipe(39.9 km)
Admiralty No.
G3544.2.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Material
concrete

Structure: white concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puertocitos Lighthouse at night?+
Puertocitos displays the characteristic Fl White 12s. 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 Puertocitos Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puertocitos Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is San felipe at 39.9 NM to the NNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puertocitos Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puertocitos 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 Puertocitos Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puertocitos 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.