Belém Lighthouse, Modern lighthouse in Belém, Brazil.
Belém Lighthouse is a white cylindrical tower that rises 42 meters above the Amazon riverbank, built with contemporary design and materials. The structure features a rotating light that sends signals to passing vessels and includes facilities for visitors to climb and observe the surrounding waterways.
Completed in 2005, the lighthouse replaced outdated navigation systems that could no longer handle growing maritime traffic at Belém's port. Its construction reflected the modernization of this key Amazon trading hub.
The lighthouse marks where river trade meets ocean shipping, serving as a symbol of Belém's connection between the Amazon and the wider world. Local pilots and captains rely on its signals as part of their daily work navigating these waters.
The lighthouse is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM, with guided tours available to explain its navigation systems. You can climb the tower to see the river and city, and staff will describe how the light helps boats find their way.
The lighthouse beam reaches about 15 nautical miles (28 kilometers) across the water and toward the city, making it visible from far away. At night it serves as a visual landmark for ships approaching Belém, functioning as much as a recognizable marker as a navigational guide.
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