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Punta Curupacha Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇷Golfito, CROperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Curupacha Lighthouse

Also known as: Punta Curupacha (Golfito)

This yellow steel skeletal tower stands 25 meters tall and emits a white flash every 4 seconds. Its focal height reaches 91 meters, providing a geographic range of 23.9 nautical miles. The structure is situated on a remote headland approximately 15 kilometers west of Golfito, within Costa Rica's Puntarenas Province. It marks a point in the Golfo Dulce, with the nearest port being Golfito, just 3.7 kilometers away. The lighthouse is an active aid to navigation in this region.

Why it matters: Punta Curupacha is indispensable for safe navigation within the Golfo Dulce, warning mariners of the remote headland it marks and helping vessels traverse the gulf's length.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
91m
Geographic Range
23.9NM

Location

City
Golfito
Country
🇨🇷Costa Rica
Region
Puntarenas Province
Sea Region
Golfo Dulce, marking a remote headland about 15 km west of Golfito.
Latitude
8.6321°
Longitude
-83.2157°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
yellow
Material
steel

Structure: A yellow steel skeletal tower, probably at least 25m tall.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Golfito(3.7 km)
Admiralty No.
G3284
NGA No.
15472
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Curupacha Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Curupacha displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Curupacha Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Curupacha Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Golfito at 3.6 NM to the E. Other ports served include PUERTO JIMENEZ (7.4 NM SW), Neily (16.8 NM E), Palmar Norte (25 NM NW), Puerto Armuelles (32.4 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Curupacha Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Curupacha 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 Curupacha Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Curupacha 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.