Recalada a Bahía Blanca Light, Tallest lighthouse in Southern Hemisphere at Monte Hermoso, Argentina.
The red and white striped metal tower reaches 67 meters in height with an octagonal pyramidal skeletal structure and central cylinder.
The lighthouse materials were manufactured by the same French company that created the Eiffel Tower and began operations on January 1, 1906.
This National Historical Monument of Argentina demonstrates the early 20th century engineering methods used in maritime navigation structures.
Visitors can climb 331 steps during guided tours to explore the interior of this operational lighthouse that guides ships to Bahía Blanca port.
The lighthouse features an automated identification system beacon and produces white flashes every nine seconds visible from 28 nautical miles.
GPS coordinates: -38.99079,-61.25994
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:54
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