Faro de Punta del Este

The cylindrical masonry tower rises 25 meters from the ground, featuring a dome with white and red radial stripes on the Atlantic coast.

The lighthouse, constructed in 1860 using volcanic ash imported from Italy, has guided vessels through the Atlantic Ocean and Rio de la Plata waters.

The lighthouse received recognition as a National Historic Monument in 1976, marking its importance to Uruguay's maritime navigation heritage.

The structure emits white light flashes every 8 seconds, with a visibility range extending 19.3 nautical miles across the ocean waters.

From 1905 until recent times, visitors who climbed the 144 steps recorded their experiences in a dedicated memory book maintained by the keeper.

Location: Punta del Este

GPS coordinates: -34.96889,-54.95139

Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:47