Faro de Cabo Polonio, Maritime lighthouse in Cabo Polonio, Uruguay.
The stone tower rises 26 meters high with a cylindrical structure decorated with three white rings and a red-and-white striped dome.
Construction of the lighthouse began in response to numerous shipwrecks in the area, with its first illumination taking place in May 1881.
The lighthouse received national monument status in 1976, representing maritime heritage and navigation history on the Atlantic coast of Uruguay.
Visitors can climb 132 steps to reach the observation deck from Thursday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, then 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The lighthouse emits white light flashes every 12 seconds, reaching a distance of 17.8 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean waters.
Location: Cabo Polonio
Opening Hours: Jeudi-Dimanche 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
GPS coordinates: -34.40537,-53.77781
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:18
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