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San Hipólito Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 16s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About San Hipólito Lighthouse

A 10-meter cylindrical concrete tower with a gallery stands on a promontory. The structure is painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its light is positioned 14 meters above sea level, emitting a white flash every 16 seconds (Fl W 16s). The light reaches 11.6 nautical miles. The site is accessible to visitors, but the tower is not open for ascent. The nearest port is Guerrero Negro, 56 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the promontory south of Guerrero Negro, providing a navigation aid for vessels in the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 16s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
16s
Raw Code
Fl W 16s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Baja California Sur
Sea Region
A promontory about 150 km south of Guerrero Negro.
Latitude
26.9731°
Longitude
-113.9884°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Guerero Negro(56.0 km)
Admiralty No.
G3600.8
NGA No.
14478

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify San Hipólito Lighthouse at night?+
San Hipólito displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 16s — 4 white flashes every 16 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Is San Hipólito Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, San Hipólito 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 San Hipólito Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near San Hipólito 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.