The Faro Vargas, also known as ''Faro de Cabo Cruz'', is a staffed
lighthouse located on the southernmost part of
Cape Cruz
Cape Cruz, ( es, Cabo Cruz), is a cape that forms the western extremity of the Granma Province in southern Cuba. It extends into the Caribbean sea and marks the eastern border of the Gulf of Guacanayabo.Hernández 2001
Cape Cruz is located in th ...
in
Cuba
Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Cuba is located where the northern Caribbea ...
. Construction of the 32 metre lighthouse started in 1862 and was finished in 1871. The lighthouse has a height of , a focal height of and
emits one white flash every 5 seconds (Fl.(1) 5s).
See also
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List of lighthouses in Cuba
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Vargas
Buildings and structures in Granma Province
Lighthouses completed in 1871
1871 establishments in the Spanish Empire
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