In the Caribbean, Puerto Rico’s location has long been considered an important spot strategically. As an island that has been under both Spanish and U.S. rule, lighthouses were established throughout the archipelago as guides for major maritime routes. When visiting Puerto Rico, make sure to stop by the following six lighthouses, all listed in the National Register of Historic Places and found along beautiful coastlines. Sign Up. Get More. Do More. Read the Culture Trip newsletter. Because you want to see what’s out there. Email address For more information on how we use your data, see our privacy policy. Unsubscribe in one click. To see what our newsletters include, click here. Culebrita Lighthouse Culebrita is a small island near Culebra, another island that is part of the Puerto Rico archipelago. The lighthouse at Culebrita was built in the 1880s when Puerto Rico was under Spanish rule, in order to provide additional security to its neighbor Culebra. Used until 1975 by the United States Navy, since then the Culebrita Lighthouse has not been in use. Nevertheless, a trip to this landmark makes for an adventure and a blast from the past. Culebrita, Puerto Rico Punta Tuna Lighthouse Located in the southeastern town of Maunabo, the Punta Tuna Lighthouse overlooks part of the Punta Tuna Reserve, which is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Built in 1890, notable features of the lighthouse include a lightkeeper’s house and an octagonal tower. There is also a beautiful beach on site, and while the water isn’t suitable for swimming, visitors can enjoy views of sea turtles that nest there. CII Catalina Morales, Maunabo, Puerto Rico Punta Tuna Lighthouse | © Angel Xavier Viera-Vargas/ Flickr Punta Higuero Lighthouse Maritime Museum, Architecture Museum Add to Trip Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Copy link Share Rincon Lighthouse Rincon Lighthouse | © Oquendo / WikiCommons In the western town of Rincón, which is known as a prime surfing town, is the Punta Higuero Lighthouse. Built in 1982, this lighthouse is still in use, and from its location it guides ships in the Isla de Mona Passage, where the Isla de Mona is located. Close to the lighthouse, visitors can sometimes see whales, too. More Info Los Morrillos.


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