Lambayeque Region Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇵🇪Etén Puerto, PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lambayeque Region Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, measuring 10 meters in height, was constructed and first illuminated in 2017. The structure, which includes a lantern and gallery, is painted black with one horizontal white stripe. It is located approximately 4 kilometers south of Eten and about 50 kilometers north of Pacasmayo. The light produces a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for a distance of 35 nautical miles. The light source is positioned 219 meters above sea level.

Why it matters: This structure marks an important headland, serving as a navigation aid for shipping lanes connecting Pacasmayo and Eten, thereby facilitating safe transit for vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
219m
Geographic Range
35NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2017

Significant events: Station established 1975, Current tower built 2017

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with a single horizontal white band
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, with lantern and gallery, painted black with a single horizontal white band

Location

City
Etén Puerto
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Region
Lambayeque
Sea Region
high above a prominent headland about 50 km north of Pacasmayo and 4 km south of Eten
Latitude
-6.9484°
Longitude
-79.8647°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Eten(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
G2121.5.
ARLHS No.
PER-022
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lambayeque Region Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?

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Lambayeque Region Lighthouses 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 Lambayeque Region Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Lambayeque Region Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Etén at 1.1 NM to the S. Other ports served include Pimentel (8 NM NNW), Pacasmayo (32.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Lambayeque Region Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Lambayeque Region 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 Lambayeque Region Lighthouses Lighthouse?

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What is the Lambayeque Region Lighthouses lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Etén Puerto, Peru. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.