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FarodePuertodeVita

447C+MH Guardalavaca, Cuba

Name and Location

The Faro de Puerto de Vita lighthouse is located in Guardalavaca, Cuba, along the Vía Sin Nombre coastline at coordinates -75.8785236° W, 21.1142077° N.

Construction and History

The Faro de Puerto de Vita was constructed in the early 20th century, standing 35 meters tall. Unfortunately, no information is available regarding its heritage status or recognition by international organizations.

Architecture and Materials

No specific details are available about the lighthouse's architecture and materials.

Light and Navigation

Although its current operational status is unclear, it is assumed that the lighthouse has been automated at some point in its history. The Faro de Puerto de Vita was once an important aid to navigation for mariners, providing a reliable beacon in the dark.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, although the extent of its public accessibility is unknown. The closest major town is Guardalavaca, which offers accommodations and amenities for travelers.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Faro de Puerto de Vita stands amidst the picturesque Cuban coastline, with lush vegetation and sandy beaches stretching out in both directions. The surrounding landscape is characterized by tropical forests and rolling hills.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no stories of former lighthouse keepers are available at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

No specific details are available about the lighthouse's technical or operational aspects.

Further Information

Opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, and on-site facilities are unknown. For more information, visitors may want to contact local authorities or tour operators in the Guardalavaca area.

Details

NameFarodePuertodeVita
CityGuardalavaca
CountryCuba
Coordinates21.1142077, -75.8785236
Year of constructionearly20thcentury
Events
Historic significance
Keeper stories
Stories
Construction material
Focal height
Tower height35meters
Landscape typetropical
View descriptionpicturequeCubancoastline,withlushvegetationandsandybeachesstretchingoutinbothdirections.Tropicalforestsandrollinghills.
Facilitiesunknown
Light characteristic
Light range