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Faro Punta Médanos

488F+RX Nueva Atlantis, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Name and Location

Faro Punta Médanos is a historic lighthouse located at 488F+RX, Nueva Atlantis, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina. It stands tall on the coastal route, Vía Sin Nombre, La Costa Partido, Buenos Aires Province.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in 1893 and has been standing ever since. Its official name is Faro Punta Médanos, with no local nickname documented.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, there is no information available on the architecture or materials used to build Faro Punta Médanos.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features a light characteristic of Fl (3) W.15s, indicating a flash every 15 seconds with three white flashes in sequence. It has been automated, transitioning away from manual operation.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the site, but details on guided tours or on-site facilities are unavailable.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands sentinel over the Atlantic coastline, offering breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding landscape. The site is situated in a coastal environment with sandy beaches and rocky outcroppings.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no notable stories or anecdotes about Faro Punta Médanos.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse stands at a height of 69 meters (226 feet), with a focal height of 68 meters (223 feet). It has been repurposed for other uses (details unavailable).

Further Information

No specific visitor information, including opening hours, entrance fees, or guided tours, has been documented for Faro Punta Médanos. The surrounding coastal area offers scenic views and recreational activities (details unavailable).

Details

NameFaro Punta Médanos
City
CountryArgentina
Coordinates-36.882972, -56.6750379
Year of construction1893
Focal height68
Tower height69
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastal environment with sandy beaches and rocky outcroppings
View descriptionThe lighthouse stands sentinel over the Atlantic coastline, offering breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding landscape.
Nearby attractions["scenic views and recreational activities"]
Light characteristic"Fl (3) W.15s"
Automatedtrue