Punta Ballena Lighthouse

Punta Ballena Lighthouse is a lighthouse in , . Punta Ballena Lighthouse is situated nearby to the peak , as well as near the public building .
Photo: Edprada, CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • Type: Lighthouse
  • Description: lighthouse in Venezuela
  • Also known as: “Faro de Punta Ballena”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pampatar and Porlamar.

Photo: Elianne Marie, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a city on . The Castillo de San Carlos de Borromeo on the waterfront in the center of town. Constructed entirely of coral, the fort, built by the Spanish in 1662 after the original was destroyed by the Dutch.

Photo: Milito, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is the main city on . Travelers will usually arrive and depart here and even if staying in a resort area elsewhere on the island, are likely to visit the city for dining, shopping, or nightlife.

Punta Ballena Lighthouse

Latitude
10.99782° or 10° 59′ 52″ north
Longitude
-63.77754° or 63° 46′ 39″ west
Height
35 metres (115 feet)
Operator
INEA
Open location code
772RX6XC+4X
Open­Street­Map ID
way 946665962
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
Wiki­data ID
Q29949145
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Satellite Map

Discover Punta Ballena Lighthouse from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Punta Ballena Lighthouse” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Cerro El Burro and Capitanía de Puertos.

Nearby Places

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