💡 Punta Brava Lighthouse

Uruguay · Americas · 34.94°S, 56.16°W

Punta Brava Lighthouse, also known as Punta Carretas Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in Punta Carretas, Montevideo, Uruguay. It was erected in 1876. The lighthouse has a height of 21 metres and its light reaches 15 nautical miles away, with a flash every ten seconds. In 1962, the lighthouse became electric. The lighthouse is important for guiding boats into the Banco Inglés, Buceo Port or the entrance of the Santa Lucía River, west of Montevideo city.

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Quick facts

Country	Uruguay
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	34.94°S, 56.16°W · view on map

Punta Brava Lighthouse is located in Uruguay, in Americas.

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