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Lighthouse
Faro Vargas
Cabo Cruz
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
Light
Focal height34 metres (112 ft)
Range22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 5s.
Cuba no.CU-0679

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).

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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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