Calcanhar Lighthouse, Maritime navigation beacon in Touros, Brazil.
The cylindrical concrete structure rises 62 meters above the coastline, reinforced by four vertical ribs leading to the lantern section.
The current tower, completed in 1943, replaced two previous structures from 1912 and 1937 at this strategic coastal point.
The lighthouse marks the location known as 'Esquina do Brasil', where the Brazilian coastline forms a natural right angle.
Visitors need to climb 277 steps of a spiral staircase to reach the observation platform, plus 21 steps to access the light section.
The white light from this tallest Brazilian lighthouse extends 38 nautical miles across the ocean, warning ships about coral reefs 7 kilometers offshore.
Opening Hours: Niedziela 14:00-17:00
GPS coordinates: -5.16111,-35.48654
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:05
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