Cabo Santa María Lighthouse
An anchor in front of Cabo Santa María lighthouse in 2013. | |
| Location | Cape Santa María La Paloma Rocha Department Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°40′05.5″S 54°09′10.6″W / 34.668194°S 54.152944°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1871 |
| Height | 30 metres (98 ft) |
| Operator | National Navy of Uruguay |
| Heritage | cultural heritage monument of Uruguay |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1 September 1874 |
| Focal height | 42 metres (138 ft) |
| Range | 20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 60s |
Cabo Santa María Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro del Cabo Santa María) is a lighthouse located in the headland of Cabo Santa María, Rocha Department, Uruguay, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Erected in 1871, it is a notable landmark of the seaside resort La Paloma. [1]
See also
References
- ^ "Faros de Uruguay". farosdelmar.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 November 2025.
External links
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