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Punta Pariñas Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇵🇪La Brea, PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Pariñas Lighthouse

This conical concrete lighthouse was built and first lit in 1974. The tower stands 18 meters tall and is painted white with a single red horizontal band. Its light emits a white flash every 10 seconds. Located near La Brea, it marks the westernmost point of South America, at longitude 81° 19' 40 west. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Talara, located 6.7 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse delineates the westernmost extremity of the South American continent, serving as a critical reference point for vessels and ensuring safe passage around the Punta Pariñas cape.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
73m
Geographic Range
21.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1974

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
conical
Tower Color
white with a single red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: conical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a single red horizontal band

Location

City
La Brea
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Region
Piura
Sea Region
Marks the westernmost point of South America at longitude 81° 19' 40 west, with a popular beach just south of the cape and a headland where visitors can see seals below.
Latitude
-4.6699°
Longitude
-81.3273°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Talara(6.7 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Pariñas Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Pariñas 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 Punta Pariñas Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Pariñas Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Talara at 6.9 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Lobitos (13.5 NM NNE), Punta Lobitos (13.7 NM NNE), Cabo Blanco (25.8 NM NNE), Paita (27.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Pariñas Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Pariñas 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 Punta Pariñas Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Pariñas 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.