Established in 1885 on the former site of a Spanish fortress which was extremely damaged after the Battle of St. George's Caye in September 1798, it has a focal plane of 16 m (52 ft) and is painted white and red.

[1] It is named after one of Belize's greatest benefactors, Baron Bliss, who is known to have never actually set foot on Belizean shores but was impressed with the people's warm hospitality.

On March 9, 1926, Baron Bliss died leaving instructions that he be buried in a granite tomb near the sea, enclosed with an iron fence with a lighthouse built nearby.

It is featured on one of Belikin's most popular alcoholic beverage named "The Lighthouse lager".

This in return has placed the lighthouse image on billboards, coasters, cups, mugs and other promotional items around the country of Belize.