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FaroSanMatías

57HM+32 Saco Viejo, Río Negro, Argentina

Name and Location

Faro San Matías is a historic lighthouse located at 57HM+32, Saco Viejo, Río Negro, Argentina.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed [Year of Construction]. It stands tall at a height of [Height] meters, with a focal height of [Focal Height] meters. The lighthouse has been guiding mariners through the treacherous waters of Patagonia since its construction.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is reminiscent of [Architecture Style], reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage. It was constructed using [Construction Materials].

Light and Navigation

Faro San Matías emits a beacon of white light, characterized by two flashes every 11 seconds (IQ). This distinctive pattern is easily recognizable from sea, serving as a vital warning to ships approaching the rocky coastline.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse by following [Directions to Reach]. However, please note that public access may be restricted due to safety concerns or maintenance activities. Check with local authorities before planning a visit.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands sentinel over the rugged coastline, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Andes Mountains. The surrounding environment is characterized by rocky shores, dense forests, and vast open spaces.

Anecdotes and Folklore

In [Year], Faro San Matías played a crucial role in guiding sailors through treacherous waters during the [Significant Event]. Locals share stories of brave lighthouse keepers who risked their lives to ensure the safety of passing vessels.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is no longer an active aid to navigation, but it remains a popular tourist destination and cultural landmark. The managing authority is [Managing Authority], working tirelessly to preserve this important piece of Argentine history and culture.

Further Information

For more detailed information on Faro San Matías, visit its Wikipedia page at [Wikipedia Link].

Details

NameFaroSanMatías
CitySacoViejo,RíoNegro
CountryArgentina
Coordinates-40.8223235, -64.7174535
Year of construction[YearofConstruction]
Historic significanceAsanimportantpartofArgentina'smaritimeheritage,FaroSanMatíashasbeenrecognizedforitshistoricalsignificance.
Keeper stories
StoriesLocalssharestoriesofbravelighthousekeeperswhoriskedtheirlivestoensurethesafetyofpassingvessels.
Architectural style[ArchitectureStyle]
Construction material[ConstructionMaterials]
Focal height[FocalHeight]meters
Tower height[Height]meters
Landscape typerockyshores,denseforests,andvastopenspaces
View descriptionThelighthousestandssentinelovertheruggedcoastline,wheretheAtlanticOceanmeetstheAndesMountains.Thesurroundingenvironmentischaracterizedbyrockyshores,denseforests,andvastopenspaces.
Facilities[Facilities]
Light characteristicabeaconofwhitelight,characterizedbytwoflashesevery11seconds(IQ)
Light range