Flores Island Lighthouse
Isla de Flores Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Flores Island in the Río de la Plata, not far from Montevideo, Uruguay. Erected in 1828, it is one of the most significant historical landmarks in the region.
- Type: Lighthouse
- Description: lighthouse in Uruguay
- Also known as: “Faro Isla de Flores” and “Isla de Flores Lighthouse”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Isla de Flores.
Flores Island Lighthouse
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Canelones Department, Uruguay, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-34.94595° or 34° 56′ 45″ south
Longitude
-55.93269° or 55° 55′ 58″ west
Elevation
9 metres (30 feet)
Open location code
48Q63338+JW
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=lighthouse
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Flores Island Lighthouse” goes by many names.
- French: “phare de Isla de Flores”
- French: “Phare de Isla de Flores”
- Spanish: “Faro de Isla de Flores”
- Spanish: “Isla de Flores”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Barra de Carrasco and Parque Carrasco.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Volcanica and Capillus.
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Worth a closer look: Montevideo and Salto.
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