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Punta Talara Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇵🇪Pariñas, PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Talara Range Rear Lighthouse

The Punta Talara Range Rear light is a square white skeletal steel tower built in 1974. Standing 25 meters tall, its focal height is 29 meters, and it emits a green flashing light. This structure guides vessels in the Talara area, located 540 meters southeast of the front range light. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. The nearest port, Talara, is 0.7 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This rear range light, operating with its front counterpart, provides a precise alignment for vessels navigating into the port of Talara, Peru.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
29m
Geographic Range
15.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1974

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square white skeletal tower

Location

City
Pariñas
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Region
Piura
Sea Region
Located just off the Avenida Grau in Peru, 540 m southeast of the front light, guiding vessels in the Talara area.
Latitude
-4.5784°
Longitude
-81.2743°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Talara(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
G2141.1
NGA No.
0576
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Talara Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Talara Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Talara Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Talara at 0.8 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Lobitos (7.7 NM N), Punta Lobitos (7.9 NM N), Cabo Blanco (19.9 NM N), Los Organos (25.5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Talara Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Talara Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Talara Range Rear 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.