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Punta Negra (Punta Colorada) Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇺🇾Punta Colorada, UYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Negra (Punta Colorada) Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, standing 11 meters tall, is painted with black and white horizontal bands and is located in Maldonado, Uruguay. Its focal height is 17 meters, and it emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 12.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. The nearest port, Piriapolis, is 2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for coastal navigation along Uruguay's Atlantic seaboard, providing a reference point for vessels. Its distinctive black and white banded structure aids mariners in identifying their location, ensuring safe passage for commercial and recreational traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

City
Punta Colorada
Country
🇺🇾Uruguay
Region
Maldonado
Sea Region
Uruguayan Atlantic coast, marking Punta Negra (Punta Colorada)
Latitude
-34.9037°
Longitude
-55.2602°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Piriapolis(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
G0688
NGA No.
19068
ARLHS No.
URU-015

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted with black and white horizontal bands

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 Negra (Punta Colorada) Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Negra (Punta Colorada) displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Punta Negra (Punta Colorada) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Negra (Punta Colorada) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Piriápolis at 2 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Punta del Este (15.7 NM ESE), Jose Ignacio Terminal (27.1 NM E), PUNTA CARRETAS (44.4 NM W), Montevideo (47.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Negra (Punta Colorada) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Negra (Punta Colorada) 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 Negra (Punta Colorada) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Negra (Punta Colorada) 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.