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Faro Punta Mogotes

Av. de los Trabajadores 5700, B7600 Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Name and Location

Faro Punta Mogotes is a historic lighthouse located on the coast of Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Construction and History

The exact date of Faro Punta Mogotes' construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse was originally designed to serve as a key navigational aid for ships entering the Mar del Plata harbor, which has long been an important commercial and industrial center.

Architecture and Materials

Faro Punta Mogotes is a typical example of a classical-style lighthouse, characterized by its tall, slender tower and lantern room. The lighthouse stands at a height of unknown meters (feet) and features a distinctive red and white striped pattern. The building's architecture is simple yet elegant, with a strong emphasis on functionality.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with a Fresnel lens, which was used to focus the light beam in a specific direction. The light source is believed to have been powered by electricity, although this information is not readily available. The lighthouse's range is estimated to be approximately unknown kilometers (miles), making it an important aid for mariners navigating the coast.

Accessibility and Visiting

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's functional details are not readily available, including the exact date of construction, the type of light source used, and any notable events or incidents in its history.

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Details

NameFaro Punta Mogotes
CityMar del Plata
CountryArgentina
Coordinates-38.0917075, -57.5449165
Historic significancekey navigational aid for ships entering the Mar del Plata harbor
Architectural styleclassical-style
Focal height20
Tower height30
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionon the coast of Mar del Plata
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptionrocky coast
Guided toursfalse
AIS Radarfalse
Light range5
Automatedtrue