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| Location | Cape Cruz, Granma Province, Cuba |
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| Year first constructed | 1871 |
| Year first lit | 1871 |
| Construction | Stone masonry |
| Tower shape | Octagonal base, cylindrical stone tower |
| Markings / pattern | Unpainted white stone tower |
| Height | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Focal height | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Characteristic | white flash every 5 seconds |
| Admiralty number | J5054 |
| NGA number | 13172 |
| ARLHS number | CUB-016 |
The Faro Vargas, also known as Faro de Cabo Cruz, is a manned lighthouse located on the southernmost part of Cape Cruz in Cuba. Construction of the 32 meter lighthouse started in 1862 and was finished in 1871.