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Los Farallones Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇪🇨Puná, ECOperational

Location & Light Range

About Los Farallones Lighthouse

This white and orange skeletal metal tower stands 10 meters tall on Isla de los Pajaros, a small island within the narrowest part of the Canal del Morro. Its focal height reaches 20 meters, and it displays a white flash every 4 seconds. The structure features a triangular skeletal frame topped with a gallery and a rectangular red daymark. It guides vessels through the waterway separating Isla de Puná from the mainland. The nearest port is Posorja, located 2.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: Los Farallones is essential for guiding ships through the Canal del Morro, a significant waterway connecting Isla de Puná and the mainland. Its location on Isla de los Pajaros marks the most challenging section of this passage, helping to prevent groundings and collisions.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

City
Puná
Country
🇪🇨Ecuador
Region
Guayas
Sea Region
Isla de los Pajaros, a small island in the narrowest passage of the Canal del Morro, between the northwestern corner of the Isla de Puná and the mainland.
Latitude
-2.7322°
Longitude
-80.2232°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white and orange
Material
metal

Structure: triangular skeletal tower with gallery, carrying a rectangular red daymark

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Posorja(2.3 km)
Admiralty No.
G3040.6
NGA No.
0460
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Los Farallones Lighthouse at night?+
Los Farallones displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Los Farallones Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Los Farallones Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Posorja at 1.8 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Puná (18.4 NM E), Puerto Balao Grande (25.5 NM ESE), Zapotal (31.1 NM NW), Guayaquil (33.1 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Los Farallones Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Los Farallones 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 Los Farallones Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Los Farallones 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.