Faro Cabo de Hornos
37PJ2QPH+HM
Name and Location
Faro Cabo de Hornos: The Lighthouse at the Tip of South America Located at 37PJ2QPH+HM, on the southernmost tip of Chilean Patagonia.
Construction and History
The Faro Cabo de Hornos has been guiding mariners and explorers through the treacherous waters of Cape Horn since its construction in [year of construction].
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse is designed in a [architectural style] style, with a [construction materials] tower reaching a height of [height] meters.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse features a characteristic light pattern of [light characteristic], automated since [year of automation]. Prior to automation, the light was operated manually by a team of lighthouse keepers. The focal height of the light source is [focal height], emitting a beam that can be seen for [light range] kilometers.
Accessibility and Visiting
Although the Faro Cabo de Hornos is no longer an active aid to navigation, it has been converted into a museum and tourist attraction. Visitors can access the site through [public accessibility information].
Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse stands amidst the rugged beauty of Tierra del Fuego National Park, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Anecdotes and Folklore
Steeped in local folklore and unique anecdotes, including tales of shipwrecks and notable visits.
Technical and Operational Details
Further Information
For more information, please refer to [references for further reading].
Details
Name | Faro Cabo de Hornos |
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City | |
Country | Chile |
Coordinates | -55.9635495, -67.2208155 |
Events | shipwrecks; notable visits |
Historic significance | played a crucial role in the region's maritime history |
Focal height | 12 |
Tower height | 15 |
Access description | hiking trails or guided tours |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | rocky coast |
View description | breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape |
Guided tours | true |
Facilities | toilets, café, gift shop |
Nearby attractions | ["Cape Horn Monument","End of the World Museum"] |
Light characteristic | "Fl(3)W.15s" |
Light range | 10 |
Automated | true |