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Punta Ballena lighthouse

The lighthouse on the Pampatar point, open sea on one side and the bay on the other.

Best time
At sunset
Area
East coast
Duration
1 h

On the point separating Pampatar bay from the open sea stands the Punta Ballena lighthouse. From there you see the coast towards Porlamar, the bay with its fishing boats and the horizon towards the mainland. At sunset it is one of the most photogenic spots on the east of the island.

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  • Viewpoint
  • Sunset
  • Free
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East coast

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