Monumental de Huasco Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Monumental de Huasco Lighthouse
This octagonal concrete tower, standing 22 meters tall with a focal height of 38 meters, became operational in 1996. Its white exterior has been significantly enhanced with artwork depicting the town's history, transforming it into a vibrant visual landmark. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 12 seconds, visible for 16.7 nautical miles. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself remains closed. The nearest port is Arica, located 7.1 kilometers away.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is recognized for its unique artwork that narrates the history of Huasco, serving as a cultural and tourist attraction for the town.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 12s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 12s
- Focal Height
- 38m
- Geographic Range
- 16.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1996
Significant events: painted with red and white bands (2004-2009), artwork added (2018)
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 22m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- white but largely covered with artwork reflecting the history of the town
- Material
- concrete
Structure: octagonal concrete tower with lantern
Location
- City
- Arica
- Country
- 🇨🇱Chile
- Region
- Arica y Parinacota Region
- Sea Region
- waterfront of Huasco
- Latitude
- -18.3502°
- Longitude
- -70.3588°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Arica(7.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- G1924
- ARLHS No.
- CHI-065
Nearby Ports
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