Atalaia beacon San Jose North, RS (São José do Norte)

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Atalaia beacon San Jose North, RS
The 1st beacon of Rio Grande do Sul was built in 1820 and is located in Pavoação da Barra in São José do Norte. Consisting of middens (shells), on top of firewood was burned to guide browsers. Information indicates that pirates lit bonfires on the beach in order to cause the stranding of vessels to serve later.
The current lighthouse, São José do Norte was opened in 1896. It has 31 meters tall and its light beam has a range of 16 nautical miles, is located in Pavoação da Barra.
Photo Credits:
www.popa.com.br/_2008/imagens/paisagens/paisagens_1029....
www.saojosedonorte.rs.gov.br/?p=pontos-turisticos&id=58
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Coordinates:   32°7'6"S   52°4'38"W
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