Name and Location

Faro San Antonio is a major coastal lighthouse located on the Atlantic shore of San Clemente del Tuyú, in the Partido de La Costa, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The official address is M6VG+9P San Clemente del Tuyú, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, with geographic coordinates Latitude -36.3065491 and Longitude -56.7732323.

2. Construction and History

Faro San Antonio was erected in the late 19th century as part of Argentina's effort to improve coastal navigation along the Río de la Plata and southern Atlantic approaches. The original tower has been maintained and periodically upgraded, with no major rebuilds recorded since its construction.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style reflects utilitarian late-Victorian lighthouse architecture common in Argentina. Although exact records are unavailable, it is likely constructed from masonry or brick with a stucco finish. The tower height is not documented, but the focal plane (height of light above mean sea level) is 63 meters.

4. Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of Faro San Antonio is flashing white every 17 seconds, with a nominal range of 28 nautical miles. The lighthouse is managed by the Argentine Naval Hydrographic Service and remains an active aid to navigation.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Faro San Antonio is open to visitors and offers panoramic views of the coastline from its viewing platform at the base. Interpretive panels in Spanish are available, but there is no dedicated museum space. The lighthouse can be reached via "Camino a Termas," a short drive or walk north of San Clemente del Tuyú town centre.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

From the viewing area, visitors enjoy a 360° panorama including the shoreline, nearby fishing ports, and, on clear days, the distant Paraná River mouth to the north. The lighthouse stands on low coastal dunes overlooking sandy beaches and the open Atlantic.

7. (No Anecdotes or Folklore available)

8. Technical and Operational Details

Faro San Antonio is an automated lighthouse with no resident keeper, remotely monitored by the Argentine Naval Hydrographic Service. It is part of Argentina's national lighthouse network.

9. Further Information

For more information on Faro San Antonio, visit Wikidata (Q5552955), Spanish Wikipedia (es:Faro San Antonio), or OpenStreetMap feature (way/91788448).