Punta Delgada lighthouse

The white stone lighthouse stands 12 meters high at the eastern entrance of Primera angostura, marking the maritime route through the Strait of Magellan.

Engineer George Henry Slight designed this maritime structure in 1898 as part of his mission to establish a network of 72 lighthouses along the Chilean coast.

The lighthouse received the designation of Historical Monument of Chile in 2009, preserving its architectural features for future generations to study and appreciate.

Ships crossing the Strait of Magellan rely on the lighthouse's white light signal, which flashes every five seconds and reaches 19 nautical miles.

The lighthouse maintains its original function while housing equipment that tracks maritime traffic through the Primera angostura passage of the Strait of Magellan.

Location: San Gregorio

Inception: 1898

Architects: George Henry Slight

Official opening: May 15, 1898

Height: 12 m

GPS coordinates: -52.45584,-69.54488

Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:57