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Bahía de Caráquez Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇪🇨Bahía de Caráquez, ECOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bahía de Caráquez Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 9 meters tall at the entrance to the Río Chone estuary in Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador. The square tower is painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its light emits a single white flash every 10 seconds. The geographic range of the light is 10 nautical miles. While the site is open for visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public. This navigational aid is located near the tip of the peninsula where the town is situated.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels into the Río Chone estuary and supports maritime activities in the popular beach resort town of Bahía de Caráquez.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Bahía de Caráquez
Country
🇪🇨Ecuador
Region
Manabí
Sea Region
Located at Bahía de Caráquez, a beach resort town at the entrance to the estuary of the Río Chone, just off the beach near the tip of the peninsula on which the town is built.
Latitude
-0.5948°
Longitude
-80.4238°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bahia De Caraquez(6.1 km)
Admiralty No.
G3085.5
NGA No.
0326
ARLHS No.
ECU-010

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete tower, painted white with orange stripes

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bahía de Caráquez Lighthouse at night?+
Bahía de Caráquez displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Bahía de Caráquez Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bahía de Caráquez Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Bahía de Caráquez at 5.3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Manta (27.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bahía de Caráquez Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bahía de Caráquez 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 Bahía de Caráquez Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bahía de Caráquez 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.