El Rincón Light, Coastal lighthouse in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
Faro El Rincón is a coastal lighthouse with a tapered concrete tower marked by bold black and white horizontal stripes. The structure stands on the shoreline near Bahía Blanca and serves as an important navigational marker for vessels approaching the region.
Built in 1925, this maritime structure was designed to guide ships entering Bahía Blanca's port entrance. Its concrete construction represented a durable and practical advancement in lighthouse engineering for the period.
The lighthouse received recognition through two dedicated postal stamps issued by Argentina, first in 2006 and subsequently in 2010.
The lighthouse is located directly on the coast and is visible from nearby roads, though access to the interior may be restricted. Visitors should prepare for windy and potentially wet conditions typical of this coastal area.
Among concrete lighthouses worldwide, this structure ranks among the tallest and most substantial of its construction type. Its height and tapered design represent a significant engineering achievement in maritime construction.
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