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La Guajira Department (Guajira Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse

white 5s🇨🇴Dibulla, COOperational

Location & Light Range

About La Guajira Department (Guajira Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse

This white, skeletal metal tower stands 23 meters tall on Colombia's Guajira Peninsula. Its focal plane reaches 30 meters above sea level, emitting a directional white light with red and green sectors. This light cycles through a pattern of occultations. The structure's geographic range extends to 15.3 nautical miles. Located near Dibulla, it serves the Caribbean Sea off the La Guajira Department. The nearest significant port is Riohacha, approximately 32.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is a key navigational aid for vessels rounding Colombia's northernmost landmass, warning them of the peninsula's projection and associated currents. Its continuous operation supports maritime safety and economic activity along this significant Caribbean coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
white 5s
Light Color
white
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Dir.Oc.W.R.G
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Location

City
Dibulla
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Region
La Guajira
Sea Region
Guajira Peninsula, La Guajira Department, Colombia, serving the Caribbean Sea
Latitude
11.2606°
Longitude
-73.3777°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: white skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Riohacha(32.8 km)
Admiralty No.
J6265
NGA No.
16835
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does La Guajira Department (Guajira Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
La Guajira Department (Guajira Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Mingueo at 3.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Riohacha (32 NM ENE), Santa Marta (49.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is La Guajira Department (Guajira Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, La Guajira Department (Guajira Peninsula) Lighthouses 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 La Guajira Department (Guajira Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near La Guajira Department (Guajira Peninsula) Lighthouses 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.