Cabo Polonio Lighthouse

Cabo Polonio Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Castillos, Rocha Department.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cabo Polonio Lighthouse.

Cabo Polonio Lighthouse

Scenic viewpoint

Cabo Polonio Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the headland of Cabo Polonio, Rocha Department, Uruguay, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It was erected in 1881.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cabo Polonio and Barra de Valizas.

Cabo Polonio

Photo: Georgez, CC BY 3.0.

Cabo Polonio is a hamlet located in the eastern coast of Uruguay in the Rocha Department. It is located in one of the country's SNAP areas and is notable for its natural features.

Barra de Valizas

Photo: Fedaro, CC BY 2.5.

Barra de Valizas is on the Atlantic Coast of Uruguay. The town with its large beach is particularly popular with hippies and other alternative types.

Cabo Polonio Lighthouse

Type: Lighthouse
Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
Location: Castillos, Rocha Department, Uruguay, South America
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Latitude

-34.40537° or 34° 24′ 19″ south

Longitude

-53.7778° or 53° 46′ 40″ west

Elevation

6 metres (20 feet)

Open location code

48Q8H6VC+VV

GeoNames ID

8985969

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