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 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).

Faro Vargas
Cabo Cruz

Location	Cabo Cruz Granma Province Cuba
Coordinates	19.84111°N 77.726625°W / 19.84111; -77.726625
Tower
Constructed	1871
Construction	stone tower
Height	32 metres (105 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	unpainted stone tower, grey metallic lantern
Operator	Parque Nacional Desembarco del Granma[1][2]
Light
Focal height	34 metres (112 ft)
Range	22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 5s.
Cuba no.	CU-0679

See also

• Cuba portal
• Engineering portal

• List of lighthouses in Cuba