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Puerto Manaure Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 15s🇨🇴COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Manaure Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, constructed from concrete and steel, stands 18 meters tall and is painted with red and white horizontal bands. It is mounted on a single-story concrete equipment building. The light emits a white flash every 15 seconds, visible for 14.7 nautical miles. This structure is situated on a headland east of Manaure, a salt-mining town on the west side of the Guajira Peninsula. The tower's focal height reaches 27 meters above sea level.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding shipping related to the significant salt-mining industry in Manaure, helping vessels safely navigate the headland on the west side of the Guajira Peninsula.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Location

Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Region
La Guajira
Sea Region
headland on the east side of Manaure, a salt-mining town on the west side of the Guajira Peninsula
Latitude
11.7854°
Longitude
-72.4391°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete, steel

Structure: square pyramidal steel skeletal tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands and mounted on a square 1-story concrete equipment building

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Manaure(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J6260
NGA No.
16840
ARLHS No.
COL-044
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Manaure Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Manaure displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 15s — 2 white flashes every 15 seconds. 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 Manaure Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Manaure Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Manaure at 1.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Riohacha (31.6 NM WSW), Puerto Bolívar (39.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Manaure Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Manaure 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 Manaure Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Manaure 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.