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Punta Quepos Lighthouse

Fl W 3s🇨🇷Costa Rica, CROperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Quepos Lighthouse

This skeletal lighthouse stands 12 meters tall, with its focal plane at 156 meters. Built of masonry, the tower is octagonal and painted with horizontal bands of white, red, white, and gray. It became operational in 2010. The light emits a single white flash every 3 seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 3 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Q.W.
Focal Height
156m
Geographic Range
3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2010

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G3310
NGA No.
15464
Wikidata
Q60643316 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with horizontal bands, white, red, white and gray
Material
masonry

Structure: White octagonal masonry tower; 69

Location

City
Costa Rica
Country
🇨🇷CR
Latitude
9.3974°
Longitude
-84.1760°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Quepos Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Quepos displays the characteristic Fl W 3s — 1 white flash every 3 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Punta Quepos Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Quepos Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Quepos (Puerto Quepos) at 1.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include Parrita (11 NM NW), San Marcos de Tarrazu (18.2 NM NNE), Turrubares (24.1 NM WNW), San Ignacio de Acosta (24.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Quepos Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Quepos 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 Quepos Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Quepos 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.