Faro del Fuerte de Niebla, Coastal lighthouse near Corral Bay, Chile.
The Niebla Lighthouse is a white structure standing on a cliff above Corral Bay. The building measures about 8 meters tall and sits within the historic fort complex that includes old walls and cannons.
The Chilean Navy built the lighthouse in 1900 to safely guide ships through the dangerous waters of the region. It was part of Chile's effort to establish coastal protection in the early 20th century.
The lighthouse is part of the Niebla Fort Museum complex, which tells the story of ships and their importance to this coastal region. Visitors can see how vital the harbor was to local life and trade.
You can explore the site on your own or join guided tours from Valdivia that run daily. The best time to visit is in the morning, when the weather is more stable and the bay views are clearer.
The light sends out a white flash signal that repeats every 10 seconds and is visible across the sea. This pattern was developed according to international standards so ships can recognize it from far away.
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