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Faro Chúa Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇧🇴Bolivia, BOInactive

Location & Light Range

About Faro Chúa Lighthouse

This concrete round tower, approximately 10 meters tall, displays red and white horizontal bands. It emits a white light with a 2-second duration followed by an 8-second period of darkness. The lighthouse is situated at a significant altitude, making it potentially the world's highest lighthouse.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s

Location

City
Bolivia
Country
🇧🇴BO
Latitude
-16.1905°
Longitude
-68.7538°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

References & Identifiers

ARLHS No.
BOL-003
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Faro Chúa Lighthouse at night?+
Faro Chúa displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Faro Chúa Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Faro Chúa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Huatajata at 1.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Puerto Pérez (8.3 NM ESE), Copacabana (19.2 NM W), Guaqui (24.5 NM SSW), Puerto Carabuco (32 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Faro Chúa Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Faro Chúa Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Faro Chúa Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Faro Chúa 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.