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Faro Río Yaguanabo

Circuito Sur

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Faro Río Yaguanabo

The Faro Río Yaguanabo is a historic lighthouse located in Cumanayagua, Cuba.

History

  • The Faro Río Yaguanabo is a historic lighthouse located in Cumanayagua, Cuba. Its construction dates back to an unspecified year, but it has been in operation for many decades.
  • No notable historical events have been recorded for the Faro Río Yaguanabo.

Architecture

The tower height of the Faro Río Yaguanabo is 58 meters (190 feet). The focal height, which is the distance from the top of the lens to the sea level, is reportedly around 70-80 meters. The lighthouse features a distinctive architectural style, but specific details about its design and construction materials are not available.

Light Characteristics

The Faro Río Yaguanabo emits a white light with a range of 15 nautical miles (28 kilometers). It operates on a 10-second flash period, using a sequence of one followed by nine flashes. The lighthouse is equipped with a reserve light that maintains its operation during periods of low visibility.

Current Status

The Faro Río Yaguanabo is currently an active aid to navigation. However, specific information about its automation status or any upgrades made in recent years is not available.

Location and Accessibility

The lighthouse is situated on the Circuito Sur in Cumanayagua, Cuba. It can be accessed by road, but specific directions or parking information are not provided.

Heritage Status

The Faro Río Yaguanabo has been designated as a notable historical landmark in Cuba. However, further details about its heritage status or any conservation efforts made to preserve the structure are not available.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events have been recorded for the Faro Río Yaguanabo.

Faro Río Yaguanabo

Details

NameFaro Río Yaguanabo
CityCumanayagua
CountryCuba
Coordinates21.857397, -80.20739
Current useactive aid to navigation