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Punta Baja Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Baja Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, standing 5 meters tall, features a square skeletal mast atop a one-story equipment room. Its green light flashes once every 5 seconds, visible for 10.4 nautical miles. The structure is located on a headland that marks the south side of the entrance to Guaymas harbor. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself remains closed. It is situated 39.4 kilometers from Puerto Libertad.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the southern entrance to Guaymas harbor, a significant Mexican port, guiding vessels into its shipping lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Sonora
Sea Region
A headland on the south side of the entrance to Guaymas harbor.
Latitude
29.2734°
Longitude
-112.4607°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto libertad(39.4 km)
Admiralty No.
G3531
NGA No.
14832
ARLHS No.
MEX-023

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square skeletal mast atop a 1-story square concrete equipment room

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Baja Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Baja displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Punta Baja Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Baja Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Puerto Libertad at 39.1 NM to the NNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Baja Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Baja 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 Punta Baja Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Baja 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.