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Punta Barranco Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇨🇱Maullín, CLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Barranco Lighthouse

This cylindrical fiberglass tower stands 8 meters tall and exhibits a white light with a single red horizontal band. Its focal plane is 27 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles. The light emits one white flash every 12 seconds. Located atop a bluff on the north side of the Channel, approximately 3 kilometers west of Pargua, this lighthouse guides mariners. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted.

Why it matters: Punta Barranco lighthouse is important for safe navigation through the Channel, warning vessels of the bluff and the northern edge of the waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Location

City
Maullín
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Region
Los Lagos Region
Sea Region
Located atop a bluff on the north side of the Channel about 3 km west of Pargua.
Latitude
-41.7422°
Longitude
-73.8180°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ancud(7.6 km)
Admiralty No.
G1670
NGA No.
1576
ARLHS No.
CHI-102

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round cylindrical fiberglass tower, colored white with one narrow red horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Barranco Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Barranco 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 Punta Barranco Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Barranco Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ancud at 7.4 NM to the S. Other ports served include Maullín (12.4 NM NE), Chacao (14.4 NM ESE), Pargua (16.6 NM E), Calbuco (28.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Barranco Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Barranco 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 Barranco Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Barranco 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.