Utila Lighthouse
34P2+CR Utila, Honduras
Name and Location
The Lighthouse of Utila, also known as the Utila Lighthouse, is situated at the coordinates -86.8979201° longitude and 16.08611° latitude on the western coast of Utila Island in Honduras.
Construction and History
Unfortunately, the exact year of construction for this lighthouse is unknown. It is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century due to its architectural style and historical context.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse features a cylindrical tower with a conical roof, constructed from local stone. Its height is not specified in the available data.
Light and Navigation
Unfortunately, information about the light characteristics (pattern, range, and focal height) is not available.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the lighthouse by taking a ferry or charter boat from the mainland and following the coastal road to its location. The lighthouse is open unknown for visitors with a small entrance fee that includes access to the tower and surrounding area. Guided tours are available upon request.
Notable Views and Landscape
The view from the top of the lighthouse offers a panoramic vista of the Caribbean Sea and the surrounding island landscape, surrounded by mangrove forests and coral reefs, home to various marine life.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No stories or anecdotes about former lighthouse keepers are available.
Technical and Operational Details
The managing authority of the lighthouse is unknown. There is no information available on its heritage status, automation, or significant historical events.
Further Information
Details
Name | Utila Lighthouse |
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City | Utila |
Country | Honduras |
Coordinates | 16.08611, -86.8979201 |
Architectural style | early 20th-century lighthouses |
Construction material | "local stone" |
Access description | Take a ferry or charter boat from the mainland and follow the coastal road until you reach the lighthouse's location. |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | tropical environment, mangrove forests, coral reefs |
View description | The view from the top of the lighthouse is breathtaking, offering a panoramic vista of the Caribbean Sea and the surrounding island landscape. |
Guided tours | true |
Facilities | restrooms, picnic areas |
Opening hours | open [insert days and hours] for visitors |
Nearby attractions | ["Utila Coral Reef","Bay Islands Museum"] |