Cabo San Jorge Lighthouse

This white cylindrical tower stands prominently on a rocky promontory overlooking the Golfo San Jorge, emitting distinctive flashing patterns every 32 seconds to guide vessels through treacherous southern Atlantic waters.

Built in 1925 as part of Argentina's early 20th-century maritime infrastructure development, the lighthouse has served nearly a century protecting ships navigating the challenging Patagonian coastline and supporting regional fishing fleets.

Local maritime communities consider this lighthouse a symbol of their seafaring heritage, with generations of fishermen and sailors sharing stories of rescues and safe passages facilitated by its guiding beacon through dangerous storms.

The lighthouse operates continuously under Argentine maritime authority management, maintaining a light range of 30 nautical miles with automated systems and remote monitoring capabilities for enhanced reliability and safety.

Standing at 78 meters above sea level, this beacon marks the confluence of diverse marine ecosystems where South American sea lions and various seabirds inhabit the surrounding rocky coastline and turbulent waters.

Location: Municipio de Comodoro Rivadavia

GPS coordinates: -45.77883,-67.37978

Latest update: July 24, 2025 13:09