Chacachacare Lighthouse
# Chacachacare Lighthouse

Chacachacare Lighthouse was an active lighthouse located in the north part of Chacachacare atop a hill at an elevation of 236 metres (774 ft). The tower was built in 1897 in masonry with a cylindrical shape with balcony and lantern which is positioned at a height of 251 metres (823 ft) above sea level. The tower is painted white and has a height of 15 metres (49 ft), the lantern is painted red. While the lighthouse was active, it emitted one white flash in a ten seconds period visible up to 26 nautical miles (48 km; 30 mi).

