Faro del Gran Roque, Maritime lighthouse in Los Roques archipelago, Venezuela.
The white stone tower rises 18 meters above Gran Roque island, directing vessels through the Caribbean waters with its automated light system.
The Venezuelan government commissioned Dutch engineer Cornelius Luis Boyé to construct this navigation aid in 1864, completing the project in 1874.
The lighthouse stands as a central element of Los Roques National Park, established in 1972 to protect the marine ecosystem and coral formations.
Visitors reach the lighthouse via a walking path starting at Cerro El Calvario, leading through the village of Gran Roque to the elevated position.
The structure combines coral stone and limestone materials, originally operating with a carbide lighting system that guided ships through the archipelago.
Inception: 1864
Height: 18 m
GPS coordinates: 11.95111,-66.68028
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:32
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