Puerto Rico Lighthouses

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Punta Mulas Ligthhouse

The Spanish began construction in 1895 to mark the town’s harbor and to assist vessels transiting the passage marked by Culebra Island, to the north and Vieques to the south. The light was first exhibited in 1896.

The lighthouse, originally painted light blue with white trimmings, consists of an octagonal tower centered on the roof of a one-story dwelling, and this same basic plan was used to construct the Puerto Ferro Lighthouse, located on the opposite shore of Vieques Island, Puerto Rico . The dwelling measures 53’ x 35’ with the main entrance centered on the south side of the structure. The main door entered into a vestibule, which connected to the tower to the north, the keeper’s two bedrooms and a living room to the east, and an engineer’s room, an office, storage/oil room, and latrine to the west. The kitchen was located opposite the vestibule on the north side of the dwelling.
The lighthouse museum is focus on Vieques and its maritime history and is open daily between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Information at (787) 741-5000.

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Caja de Muertos Lighthouse

The light was built in Ponce, Puerto Rico in 1887 by the Spanish government as a beacon of a 3rd order. The structure has an unusual double-cross of Lorraine T type arm so that makes it a unique architectural structure in Puerto Rico beacon system. The original lighting apparatus was a 1885, lenticular 3rd order Sautter, Lemonnier & Cie. lens. In 1945 the light was automated. The lighthouse was restored by the Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources and holds a lookout and a museum. In 2009 the government announced plans to Caja de Muertos Island and the lighthouse of one of the priorities of the department.

2010-03-08T16:17:00.000-08:00

Los Morillos Light House

Located at the southwestern tip of the Puerto Rico and constructed in 1882 through the treacherous Mona Passage into the Atlantic Ocean.
El Faro was constructed in 1882 by the Spanish. Los Morrillos Lighthouse is one of the most popular attractions of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. The immense red stone cliffs are very impressive. Once you climb the hill you can enjoy breathtaking views of a beautiful crescent shape bay beach with calm, blue clear waters. This often secluded bay at the Lighthouse is perfect for families and couples seeking relaxation. El Faro is functional today and it provides protection and guidance to the ships surrounding the area.

2010-03-08T15:59:00.000-08:00

Punta Tuna Lighthouse

Links the headlamp system of the East with the South of the Island.
Punta Tuna Light is a historic lighthouse located in the southeast of the town of Maunabo, Puerto Rico on a sharp promontory at the southeastern most point of the island. It was first lit in 1892 and automated in 1981. The light was a third order lighthouse that served as primary light connecting the island's southern and eastern lights system. It was listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1981. In 2007, the government of Puerto Rico bought an area near the lighthouse to create a conservation area. The structure is being restored by the town of Maunabo and is open to the public . The light is still active aid to navigation. read more...

2010-03-08T15:13:00.001-08:00

Arecibo Lighthouse

The lighthouse was constructed by the Spanish goverment in 1898 and was the last lighthouse built by the Spanish government on the island.
This was the last lighthouse was built in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The style of construction is neo-classical with a rectangular shape of 40'4" wide by 84'2" long, and has attached a hexagonal tower covered by a bronze dome with a working lantern. The original lens was a third order Fresnel, with an 18 mile radius. At the present time it has a 190mm lens with a white flash every 5 seconds.

Faro is also known as The casks for being in a rocky mountain known as "Punta Morrillo. Inside you can see items that were found at the bottom of the sea, a diving suit, 1910, a replica of the U.S. Constitution and its wall is literature related to the history of the lighthouse and the Hispano-American War.

2010-03-08T14:47:00.000-08:00

Las Cabezas de San Juan

The lighthouse was constructed in 1880 and was officially lit on May 2, 1882. Faro de las Cabezas de San Juan which means "Headlands" is located on the northeastern part of the highest point of Cape San Juan in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The lighthouse became the second ligthhouse to mark the puertorican coast, the first was Puerto San Juan. The reserve is open to the public Friday-Sunday, closed major holidays including Epiphany and Good Friday. Visitors to the site can explore the Nature Center, located in the lighthouse, or follow trails into the reserve's different ecological settings. Tours are scheduled at 9:30am, 10:30am and 1:30pm. There is a fee for admission and reservations are required. For reservations call the Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico at 787-722-5882 and 787-860-2560 on the weekends.