Querandí Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 54 meters tall, was constructed in 1922 and first lit in 1916. It is painted with alternating black and white horizontal bands, with a black lantern room. The lighthouse's focal plane reaches 65 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 20.8 nautical miles. Five white flashes occur every 26 seconds. Access to the remote site, located atop a forested dune complex about 15 kilometers south of Mar Azul, often requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle. The area surrounding the lighthouse was designated a nature reserve in 1996, and the tower itself was repainted in 2022.

Why it matters: The lighthouse plays a role in coastal navigation near the Mar del Plata port. Its location within the Reserva Dunícola Faro Querandí highlights its dual function in guiding mariners and supporting environmental conservation.