Matamoros Lighthouse
Defunct lighthouse in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Matamoros Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Matamoros) is a defunct lighthouse along Matamoros Street, in colonia Centro, Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.[1][2] A beacon, the structure was built by Roberto Alcazar and inaugurated on August 15, 1932. It operated until June 1978, and upon retirement, was deemed a historic landmark.[3]
_-_165.jpg) | |
 | |
| Location | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 20°36′33″N 105°14′01″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1932  |
| Height | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Shape | square pyramid |
| Markings | black, white |
| Light | |
| First lit | 15 August 1932 |
| Deactivated | 20 August 1970 |
In 2006, the structure was remodeled and converted into a lookout with stair access. The structure, now considered a tourist attraction,[4] provides panoramic views of the city and Banderas Bay.[5] It was cleaned and graffiti was removed in 2017.[6]
Wikiwand in your browser!
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser's search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface.
Wikiwand extension is a five stars, simple, with minimum permission required to keep your browsing private, safe and transparent.
