List of lighthouses in Nicaragua facts for kids
A lighthouse is like a tall, strong tower with a bright light at the top. These lights help ships find their way safely, especially at night or in bad weather. They warn sailors about dangerous coastlines, rocks, or shallow waters. Nicaragua, a country in Central America, has a coastline along both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Lighthouses are very important here to guide ships coming to and from its ports.
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Important Lighthouses in Nicaragua
Nicaragua has several lighthouses that play a key role in guiding ships along its coasts. Each lighthouse has a unique light pattern, like a secret code, so sailors know which one they are seeing.
El Bluff Lighthouse
The El Bluff Lighthouse is located in a town called El Bluff, on the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua. It helps guide ships into the nearby port. This lighthouse has a light that flashes white every 3.8 seconds. Its light is about 50 meters (164 feet) above the sea, which means it can be seen from far away.
Isla El Cardon Lighthouse
The Isla El Cardon Lighthouse is found near Corinto, one of Nicaragua's most important ports on the Pacific coast. This lighthouse was built a long time ago, in 1876. It shows a long white flash every 10 seconds. The light is about 27 meters (89 feet) high, helping ships navigate the busy waters around Corinto.
Islas Farallones Lighthouse
The Islas Farallones Lighthouse is located in the Gulf of Fonseca, an important bay shared by Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador. This lighthouse has a quick white flash. It helps guide ships through the gulf, which can be tricky to navigate because of many small islands and changing tides.
Isla Pequeña del Maiz Lighthouse
This lighthouse is on Little Corn Island, one of the beautiful Corn Islands in the Caribbean Sea. It helps guide boats and ships around these islands. The light from this lighthouse flashes white. It is important for local fishing boats and tourist vessels visiting the islands.
San Juan del Sur Lighthouse
The San Juan del Sur Lighthouse is located near the popular beach town of San Juan del Sur on Nicaragua's Pacific coast. It is believed to have been built around 1900. This lighthouse shows a white flash every 6 seconds. Its light is about 30 meters (98 feet) high, helping to guide ships and boats safely into the bay of San Juan del Sur.
See also
- Lists of lighthouses
