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PuertoOlivosLighthouse

Corrientes 150, Olivos, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Name and Location

Puerto Olivos Lighthouse is located in the heart of Olivos, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Construction and History

Puerto Olivos Lighthouse was constructed in the early 20th century. The exact date of completion is unknown.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse features a mix of Art Deco and neoclassical elements. Its height is unknown, with a focal height of unknown meters above sea level.

Light and Navigation

The Puerto Olivos Lighthouse features a green light with a range of unknown nautical miles, guiding mariners through the surrounding waters. The light characteristic is Fl(3)W.15s, indicating a flashing white light every 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is automated and has no human operation required. Visitors are welcome to explore the surrounding area, but access to the tower itself is restricted due to safety concerns. There is no entrance fee or guided tour required for this attraction.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the top of the lighthouse, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding waters, stretching as far as the eye can see. The lighthouse is situated in a coastal area, surrounded by lush greenery and scenic beaches. The nearby Olivos River flows gently through the landscape, adding to the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Several notable photographs have been taken at Puerto Olivos Lighthouse, showcasing its stunning architecture and picturesque surroundings. You can view some of these images in our online gallery. Several former keepers have shared their stories with us, describing the challenges and rewards of maintaining this vital navigation aid.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is managed by the Argentine Coast Guard, working in partnership with local authorities to ensure its continued operation and maintenance. The current status of the lighthouse is that of an active aid to navigation, with no plans to change its function in the near future.

Further Information

For those interested in learning more about Puerto Olivos Lighthouse, we recommend consulting the following sources: unknown and unknown.

Details

NamePuertoOlivosLighthouse
CityOlivos,ProvinciadeBuenosAires
CountryArgentina
Coordinates-34.5056332, -58.4738057
Year of constructionearly20thcentury
Eventsrescueofstrandedsailorsandthepassageofnotableships
Historic significancerecognizedforitsculturalandhistoricalsignificance
Keeper storiesseveralformerkeepershavesharedtheirstorieswithus,describingthechallengesandrewardsofmaintainingthisvitalnavigationaid
Stories[insertstories]
Architectural stylemixofArtDecoandneoclassicalelements
ArchitectArtDecoandneoclassicalelements
Construction material
Focal height[insertfocalheight]metersabovesealevel
Tower height[insertheight]
Landscape typecoastalarea,surroundedbylushgreeneryandscenicbeaches
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsofthesurroundingwaters,stretchingasfarastheeyecansee
Facilities
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s(flashingwhitelightevery15seconds)
Light range[insertlightrange]nauticalmiles