Punta Brava Lighthouse

Local nameFaro de Punta Carretas
LocationMontevideo, Uruguay

Punta Brava Lighthouse, also known as Punta Carretas Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in Punta Carretas, Montevideo, Uruguay. It was erected in 1876. The lighthouse has a height of 21 metres and its light reaches 15 nautical miles away, with a flash every ten seconds. In 1962, the lighthouse became electric. The lighthouse is important for guiding boats into the Banco Inglés, Buceo Port or the entrance of the Santa Lucía River, west of Montevideo city.

Tags LighthouseView Point
Download Download See more
Montevideo: 3-Hour Bike Tour from 45 USD
Book ticket

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punta_Brava_Lighthouse

Address Canelones 942, Montevideo 11100, Uruguay

Coordinates -34°56'6.849" N -56°9'37.924" E

Tours and activities: Punta Brava Lighthouse

Montevideo: 3-Hour Bike Tour

from 45 USD

Tripomatic - A Travel Guide in Your Pocket

Download for free and plan your trips with ease
Or simply search for Tripomatic in the App Store or Google Play.
Tripomatic Maps The world's first map app tailored for travelers
Use the app Not now