La Marina Lighthouse

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La Marina Lighthouse, Lighthouse in Miraflores, Peru.

The 22-meter iron tower stands on high cliffs above the Pacific Ocean, featuring a dark blue exterior with two white horizontal stripes for navigation purposes.

The lighthouse, initially constructed at Punta Coles in 1900, was dismantled and transferred to its current location in Miraflores district during 1973.

The lighthouse and its surrounding El Faro Park serve as a commemoration site for one hundred years of Peruvian maritime navigation advancement.

The lighthouse emits three white light flashes every fifteen seconds, reaching a distance of 18 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean waters.

Located at 108 meters above sea level, the structure operates under the supervision of Marina de Guerra del Peru for maritime safety purposes.

Location: Miraflores

Inception: 1973

Height: 22 m

Operator: Marina de Guerra del Perú

GPS coordinates: -12.12367,-77.04015

Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:38

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