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Arrieral Lighthouse

Fl White 20s🇨🇴Buenaventura, COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Arrieral Lighthouse

This cylindrical lighthouse, built in 2018, stands 12 meters tall on a forested point across from Buenaventura, Colombia. Its focal height reaches 18 meters, and it emits a white flash every 20 seconds. The tower is painted with red and white horizontal bands, making it easily identifiable against the surrounding greenery. This structure replaced an earlier, smaller tower. The lighthouse provides a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The Arrieral lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels navigating the approaches to Buenaventura's waterfront and port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2018

Significant events: tower replaced

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Buenaventura(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
G3133.07
NGA No.
0202.6
ARLHS No.
COL-058

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: round tower colored with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Buenaventura
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Region
Valle del Cauca
Sea Region
a forested point across from a city's waterfront in Colombia
Latitude
3.8959°
Longitude
-77.0943°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Arrieral Lighthouse at night?+
Arrieral displays the characteristic Fl White 20s. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Arrieral Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Arrieral Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Buenaventura at 1.9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Yumbo (42 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Arrieral Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Arrieral 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 Arrieral Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Arrieral 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.