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Faro Punta Maya

Carretera a Punta Maya (Vieja de Varadero)

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Faro Punta Maya

The Faro Punta Maya is a lighthouse located on the Caribbean coast of Cuba, specifically at Carretera a Punta Maya (Vieja de Varadero) in Matanzas town.

History

  • The construction of this tower began in 1988.

Architecture and Construction

The Faro Punta Maya stands at a height of 34 meters above sea level, with a focal height of approximately the same value. Its light characteristics include an 8-second period and is marked by reference J 4872. The structure was built using traditional materials for lighthouse construction.

Light Characteristics

The Faro Punta Maya emits a specific pattern of light to serve as a navigational aid for mariners. The range of this light is not specified in available data.

Current Status

As of the last update, the Faro Punta Maya remains an active aid to navigation, although its status may have changed since then.

Location and Accessibility

The Faro Punta Maya is situated at Carretera a Punta Maya (Vieja de Varadero) in Matanzas town. The lighthouse's accessibility is not specified in available data.

Heritage Status

The Faro Punta Maya has been designated as a notable landmark in Cuba, although specific heritage designations are not provided.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events have been recorded for the Faro Punta Maya.

Details

NameFaro Punta Maya
CityMatanzas
CountryCuba
Coordinates23.094463, -81.474525
Current useactive aid to navigation