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Unare Lighthouse

Fl White 12.5s🇻🇪Parroquia Puerto Píritu, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Unare Lighthouse

The Unare lighthouse was built in 2008, standing as an octagonal fiberglass tower with red and white horizontal bands. It is situated at the mouth of the Río Unare, approximately 15 kilometers west of Puerto Píritu. This structure stands 12 meters tall, with its light positioned 15 meters above the water. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 12.5 seconds, visible for nearly 12 nautical miles. Although the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public. Its probable inactive status suggests changes in the area's navigational requirements or shipping patterns.

Why it matters: The lighthouse serves as a visual reference for local maritime traffic entering and exiting the Río Unare, an area characterized by dynamic currents and shifting sands.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12.5s
Raw Code
Fl W 12.5s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2008

Significant events: Probably inactive

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: octagonal fiberglass tower

Location

City
Parroquia Puerto Píritu
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Region
Anzoategui State
Sea Region
mouth of the Río Unare, about 15 km (9 mi) west of Puerto Piritu
Latitude
10.0922°
Longitude
-65.1796°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Jose Terminal(18.2 km)
Admiralty No.
J6477.5
NGA No.
17087
ARLHS No.
VEN-016
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Unare Lighthouse at night?+
Unare displays the characteristic Fl White 12.5s. 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 Unare Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Unare Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Jose Terminal at 18.2 NM to the E. Other ports served include Petrozuata (19.8 NM E), Puerto La Cruz (32.5 NM ENE), Guaraguao (33.4 NM ENE), Pamatacual (33.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Unare Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Unare 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 Unare Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Unare 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.