Punta Mogotes Lighthouse
Faro Punta Mogotes
A red-and-white striped lighthouse first lit in 1891, located on the southern headland of the city and surrounded by a naval base.
The Punta Mogotes Lighthouse was built in 1891. Its red-and-white cast-iron tower stands about 35 meters tall and is a landmark of Mar del Plata’s southern coast. The lighthouse sits within a naval area, so you can usually only photograph it from the outside, though it occasionally opens to visitors. Nearby are the Punta Mogotes seaside beaches and the aquarium, making it an easy stop for photos.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior open on select days only
Nearby sights
- Mar del Plata Aquarium
- Port of Mar del Plata & Sea Lion Colony
- Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Playa Grande
- Villa Victoria Ocampo
- Playa Varese
- Stella Maris Church
- Museo del Mar