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La Sabana Lighthouse

Fl White 7.5s🇻🇪Parroquia Caruao, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About La Sabana Lighthouse

This hexagonal fiberglass tower, standing 10 meters tall, is painted orange with a single white horizontal band. It emits a white flash every 7.5 seconds from a focal height of 60 meters, visible for over 20 nautical miles. Located on a point of land west of La Sabana in Vargas State, Venezuela, it serves the Parroquia Caruao area. The lighthouse's site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public. Its nearest port is Puerto Carenero, 17.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse serves as a key navigational reference marking the point of land on the west side of La Sabana.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 7.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
7.5s
Raw Code
Fl W 7.5s
Focal Height
60m
Geographic Range
20.1NM

Location

City
Parroquia Caruao
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Region
Vargas State
Sea Region
point of land on the west side of La Sabana
Latitude
10.6208°
Longitude
-66.3834°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Carenero(17.3 km)
ARLHS No.
VEN-042

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
hexagonal
Tower Color
orange with one white horizontal band
Material
fiberglass

Structure: hexagonal fiberglass tower, colored orange with one white horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify La Sabana Lighthouse at night?+
La Sabana displays the characteristic Fl White 7.5s. 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 La Sabana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
La Sabana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Carenero at 17.1 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include La Guaira (33.2 NM W), CATIA LA MAR (38 NM W), Paracotos (39.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is La Sabana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, La Sabana 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 Sabana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near La Sabana 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.