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Puerto La Cruz Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇻🇪Parroquia Carayaca, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto La Cruz Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a 12-meter cylindrical tower constructed of fiberglass. It features orange and white horizontal bands and stands on a mountaintop west of Puerto La Cruz, approximately 60 kilometers from La Guaira. Its light emits a single white flash every 10 seconds. The tower's focal height reaches 321 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 41.7 nautical miles. The nearest port, Catia La Mar, is about 18.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: With its focal plane at 321 meters, this lighthouse is among the world's highest. Its elevated position is critical for guiding vessels approaching Puerto La Cruz, offering a long-range white flash to help mariners maintain safe distances from the mountainous coastline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
321m
Geographic Range
41.7NM

Location

City
Parroquia Carayaca
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Region
Vargas State
Sea Region
Located on a mountaintop just west of Puerto La Cruz and about 60 km west of La Guaira.
Latitude
10.5368°
Longitude
-67.3485°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with orange and white horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round fiberglass tower, painted with orange and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Catia La Mar(18.6 km)
ARLHS No.
VEN-045
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto La Cruz Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto La Cruz 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 Puerto La Cruz Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto La Cruz Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is CATIA LA MAR at 19.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include La Guaira (24.1 NM E), INDEPENDENCIA (25.1 NM W), Paracotos (28.6 NM SE), Turiamo (29.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto La Cruz Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto La Cruz 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 Puerto La Cruz Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto La Cruz 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.