Phare de Isla de Farallón, Navigation lighthouse in Colonia del Sacramento area, Uruguay
The cylindrical white lighthouse stands tall on Farallón Island, a small islet measuring 185 meters long and 99 meters wide in the Río de la Plata.
The lighthouse was constructed as a vital navigation aid for maritime traffic in the Río de la Plata, connecting the waters between Uruguay and Argentina.
Farallón Island, together with San Gabriel Island, received National Monument status in recognition of their maritime heritage significance in Uruguay.
The lighthouse remains operational and guides vessels through the Río de la Plata waters, while visitors observe it from the mainland near Colonia del Sacramento.
The lighthouse occupies a substantial portion of the 1.5-hectare island, making it one of the few structures that dominate their entire geographical location.
GPS coordinates: -34.48477,-57.91824
Latest update: March 11, 2025 17:03
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