Recife Lighthouse, Maritime navigation beacon in Recife, Brazil.

Recife Lighthouse is an octagonal masonry tower with castle-like crenellations, set on a square base at the end of the south breakwater, on the ruins of the Forte de São Francisco da Barra. Its lower half is painted red and its upper half white. It stands 18 metres tall, with four vertical reinforcing ribs, and shows two white flashes every 35 seconds from a focal height of 90 metres, reaching about 85 kilometres.

The structure was built and first lit in 1822 to guide ships entering the port. It became an important navigation aid as shipping traffic grew in this strategic northeastern location.

The lighthouse marks the entrance to one of Brazil's principal northeastern ports and helps ships navigate the natural reefs that inspired the city's name.

The lighthouse is located directly on Recife's coastline and is easily visible from the water. Best views come during daylight hours from the harbor area or nearby coastal paths, where the white structure stands out clearly.

The lighthouse appears on the coats of arms of both Recife and Pernambuco, a recognition of its role in defending the city. Its light shows two white flashes in a 35-second period, with a focal height of 90 m and a range of about 85 km. The tower is closed; only the surrounding site is open.