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Faro Vargas

lighthouse · Granma

Faro Vargas

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 s

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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.

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Faro Vargas est un(e) phare à Granma, Cuba. Il se situe approximativement à 19.842°, -77.725°.

L'histoire de ce lieu

L'édifice remonte à 1871. Il est bâti en stone.

Il se trouve dans la province de Granma.

Les lieux répertoriés les plus proches dans l'atlas sont Teatro Manzanillo (à 84 km au nord-est), Catedral del Santísimo Salvador de Bayamo (à 127 km au nord-est), Sala Teatro José Joaquín Palma (à 127 km au nord-est) et Teatro Bayamo (à 128 km au nord-est).

Il est associé à histoire, architecture et culture locale.

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19.84190, -77.72530

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19:25
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What's near Faro Vargas

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Around Faro Vargas

11 named civic, cultural, natural and service places are mapped within about 15 km of Faro Vargas, across 7 categories. Open any category to see it on the map, centred on Faro Vargas.

🏛️ Culture & heritage 3

Museums 2 Attractions 1

🚬 Cuban craft & cuisine 1

Cuban cuisine & lechón 1

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Bays, capes & cays 1

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