Name and Location

Faro Isla Draga, also known as "Faro Isla Draga", is a marine navigation aid located on a small islet off the Caribbean coast of Colombia in the Turbaná municipality, Bolívar department. The coordinates are 10°18′44.5″ N, 75°34′38.7″ W (decimal: 10.3123762, -75.5774198).

2. Construction and History

The construction era of Faro Isla Draga is unknown due to a lack of publicly available records. The structure type is small masonry lighthouse, with presumed local stone or concrete render over masonry as the building material.

3. Architecture and Materials

There is no information available on the architecture and materials used in the construction of Faro Isla Draga. However, it is presumed to be built using local stone or concrete render over masonry, which was a standard for minor Caribbean lighthouses at the time.

4. Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, no official published data is available on tower height, focal plane, or light range for Faro Isla Draga. However, it is presumed to be an active aid to navigation, likely automated, with unknown light characteristics and range.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Faro Isla Draga is not open to the public and does not have established visitor facilities. The islet can only be accessed by small boat, and there are no nearby road access or visitor facilities available.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape of Faro Isla Draga is characteristically tropical, with coastal scrub, mangroves, and open sea vistas in all directions. Visitors who do manage to access the islet can enjoy these scenic views.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no documented stories or anecdotes about Faro Isla Draga.

8. Technical and Operational Details

Faro Isla Draga is likely maintained by the Colombian Coast Guard (Comando de Guardacostas) or Dirección General Marítima (DIMAR), although specific records for this lighthouse have not been found.

9. Further Information

For more information, please visit the following links: Dirección General Marítima (DIMAR): https://www.dimar.mil.co/, OpenStreetMap entry: https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/101805719, and Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=10.3123762,-75.5774198.