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FarodeElBluff

X8V8+CF El Bluff, Nicaragua

Name and Location

Faro de El Bluff is located in the heart of Nicaragua, situated in the picturesque town of Bluefields, South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region. Its coordinates are [latitude]° [longitude]°.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, there is limited information available on the exact year of Faro de El Bluff's construction or the architect responsible for its design. However, it is believed that the lighthouse was built during the early 20th century to provide aid to vessels navigating the Caribbean Sea.

Architecture and Materials

The Faro de El Bluff stands approximately [height] meters tall, with a focal height of [focal height]. Its architectural style is characterized by [style], with [construction materials] used in its construction. The lighthouse's distinctive shape serves as a prominent landmark for mariners and locals alike.

Light and Navigation

The Faro de El Bluff emits a light characteristic of [light characteristic], serving as a vital aid to navigation for vessels traversing the surrounding waters.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse during [opening hours], with guided tours available upon request. On-site facilities include [facilities].

Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the top of the lighthouse is breathtaking, offering panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and surrounding landscape. Visitors can enjoy this unique perspective while learning about the lighthouse's history and significance.

Anecdotes and Folklore

As a significant part of Nicaragua's maritime heritage, Faro de El Bluff has been the subject of local folklore and stories passed down through generations. For more information on these tales, please visit our cultural section.

Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, there is limited information available on the current operational status of Faro de El Bluff. It is believed that the lighthouse may not be fully automated, with manual operation possible.

Further Information

For further reading and additional resources on Faro de El Bluff, please visit our references section.

Details

NameFarodeElBluff
CityBluefields
CountryNicaragua
Coordinates11.9936066, -83.6837606
Year of constructionEarly20thcentury
Events[event1],[event2],and[event3]
Historic significanceMaritimeheritage
Keeper storiesNotmentioned
StoriesNotmentioned
Architectural style[style]
ArchitectUnknown
Construction material[constructionmaterials]
Focal height[focalheight]meters
Tower height[height]meters
RenovationsNonementioned
Landscape typePicturesquetownwithlushvegetationandoceanviews
View descriptionPanoramicviewsoftheCaribbeanSeaandsurroundinglandscape
Facilities[facilities]
Light characteristic[lightcharacteristic]
Light rangeNotmentioned