Lighthouse · Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Faro de Arecibo
The tower was first lit in 1898 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 5 seconds, seen up to 11 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The last lighthouse Spain built in Puerto Rico, it is a museum inside the Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park, which charges an entry fee.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1898 |
| Light | Fl W 5s |
| Position | 18.4820°N, 66.6987°W |
| From Poza del Obispo, Arecibo | 221 m (726 ft), bearing 283° WNW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. III 30720; NOAA ENC; National Register 77001546 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Poza del Obispo, Arecibo, 221 m (726 ft) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
- Faro de Punta BorinquenLighthouse · 47 km
- Faro de Isla de CardonaLighthouse · 59 km
- Faro del MorroLighthouse · 61 km
- Faro de Punta HigüeroLighthouse · 62 km
- Faro de GuánicaLighthouse · 63 km
- Faro de Caja de MuertosLighthouse · 68 km
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.