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Bahía de Turiamo Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇻🇪Parroquia Cumboto, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bahía de Turiamo Lighthouse

This skeletal fiberglass tower stands 13 meters tall and emits a white flash every 5 seconds. It is painted green with a white horizontal band. The lighthouse is located on the east side of Bahía de Turiamo, a natural harbor approximately 20 kilometers east of Puerto Cabello. It is situated at the north end of a quay within a Venezuelan Navy station. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public. Its geographic range is 11.9 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for the Venezuelan Navy, marking the north end of the quay at a naval station and ensuring safe navigation within the protected harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Parroquia Cumboto
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Region
Aragua State
Sea Region
Bahía de Turiamo, a well-protected natural harbor about 20 km east of Puerto Cabello, at the north end of the quay at a Venezuelan Navy station on the east side of the bay.
Latitude
10.4645°
Longitude
-67.8480°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Borburata(8.1 km)
Admiralty No.
J6453
NGA No.
16992

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
green with a white horizontal band
Material
fiberglass

Structure: hexagonal skeletal tower, painted green with a white horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bahía de Turiamo Lighthouse at night?+
Bahía de Turiamo displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Turiamo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bahía de Turiamo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Turiamo at 0.8 NM to the S. Other ports served include INDEPENDENCIA (4.8 NM ENE), Borburata (8.1 NM W), Puerto Cabello (9.6 NM W), El Palito (17.1 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bahía de Turiamo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bahía de Turiamo 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 Turiamo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bahía de Turiamo 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.