Punta Brava Lighthouse, Montevideo

Name: Punta Brava Lighthouse
Address: Montevideo, Uruguay

#32 among attractions in Montevideo

Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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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. ()

Local name: Faro de Punta Brava Coordinates: 34°56'7"S, 56°9'38"W

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Centro Comunal Zonal 5 (Punta Carretas)Montevideo Uruguay

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Punta Brava Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Punta Carretas Shopping, Holocaust Memorial, Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón, Artigas Boulevard.

0.8 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Punta Carretas Shopping, Montevideo
20 min walk • Punta Carretas Shopping is a premier retail and entertainment destination nestled in the heart of Montevideo, Uruguay. Housed in what was once a historic prison, the shopping center has been transformed into a vibrant hub of activity and style, offering a unique...
0.9 miNW
Memorial
Holocaust Memorial, Montevideo
23 min walk • The Memorial to the Holocaust of the Jewish People is an outdoor memorial dedicated to victims of the Holocaust. The memorial is located at the junction of Rambla Presidente Wilson and Artigas Boulevard, in the Montevidean neighbourhood of Punta Carretas, on the shores of the River Plate, in Uruguay.
0.9 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón, Montevideo
22 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, popularly known as Iglesia Punta Carretas is a Roman Catholic parish church in Montevideo, Uruguay. The parish was established 30 October 1919. The temple was built between 1917 and 1927 and originally held by the Friars Minor Capuchin. Since 1983 it is run by the secular clergy.
0.4 miN
Street
Artigas Boulevard, Montevideo
11 min walk • Artigas Boulevard is an avenue in Montevideo named after Uruguayan hero José Artigas. The avenue was commissioned by Garetado Fredito, the Minister of Transport and Public Works, in 1891. It starts from the Rambla of Montevideo at Punta Carretas, goes north for about 6.5...

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Which popular attractions are close to Punta Brava Lighthouse?

Nearby attractions include Artigas Boulevard, Montevideo (11 min walk), Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón, Montevideo (22 min walk), Holocaust Memorial, Montevideo (23 min walk).

Punta Brava Lighthouse, Montevideo

Facts and practical information

Montevideo plan & book

Punta Brava Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Punta Carretas Shopping, Montevideo

Holocaust Memorial, Montevideo

Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón, Montevideo

Artigas Boulevard, Montevideo

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Punta Brava Lighthouse?