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Faro Vargas
Cabo Cruz
Location Cabo Cruz
Granma Province
Cuba
Coordinates 19°50′28″N 77°43′36″W / 19.84111°N 77.726625°W / 19.84111; -77.726625
Year first constructed 1871
Construction stone tower
Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern unpainted stone tower, grey metallic lantern
Height 32 metres (105 ft)
Focal height 34 metres (112 ft)
Range 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi)
Characteristic Fl W 5s.
Cuba number 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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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Faro de Cabo Cruz para niños

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