The Faro Vargas, also known as Faro de Cabo Cruz, is a staffed lighthouse located on the southernmost part of Cape Cruz in Cuba. Construction of the 32 metre lighthouse started in 1862 and was finished in 1871. The lighthouse has a height of 32 metres (105 ft), a focal height of 34 metres (112 ft) and emits one white flash every 5 seconds (Fl.(1) 5s).

Faro Vargas
Cabo Cruz
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LocationCabo Cruz
Granma Province
Cuba
Coordinates19°50′28″N 77°43′36″W / 19.84111°N 77.726625°W / 19.84111; -77.726625
Tower
Constructed1871
Constructionstone tower
Height32 metres (105 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsunpainted stone tower, grey metallic lantern
OperatorParque Nacional Desembarco del Granma[1][2]
Light
Focal height34 metres (112 ft)
Range22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 5s.
Cuba no.CU-0679

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Citations
  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Cuba". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  2. ^ List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals Atlantic Coast. Retrieved 7 September 2016
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