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Punta Talara Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇵🇪Pariñas, PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Talara Range Front Lighthouse

Built in 1974, this square white skeletal tower stands 18 meters tall and operates as the front range light for Puerto Talara. Its green light flashes continuously, with the light source positioned 21 meters above sea level. This structure replaced an earlier green tubular tripod light, indicating an upgrade in navigational technology for the port. The tower is located beside the main harbor street in Pariñas, close to the nearest port of Talara. While the site is accessible to the public, the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as the front marker for a navigational range, providing precise alignment for vessels entering the busy commercial port of Talara and supporting maritime trade.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1974

Significant events: Replaced an earlier green tubular tripod light

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square white skeletal tower

Location

City
Pariñas
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Region
Piura
Sea Region
beside the main harbor street in Puerto Talara, marking a range for navigation
Latitude
-4.5750°
Longitude
-81.2773°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Talara(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
G2141
NGA No.
0572
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Talara Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Talara Range Front displays the characteristic F Green. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Punta Talara Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Talara Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Talara at 0.6 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Lobitos (7.5 NM N), Punta Lobitos (7.7 NM N), Cabo Blanco (19.7 NM N), Los Organos (25.4 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Talara Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Talara Range Front 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 Talara Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Talara Range Front 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.