Lighthouse · Rincón, Puerto Rico
Faro de Punta Higüero
The tower was first lit in 1922 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a white light that goes dark briefly every 4 seconds, seen up to 9 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. At the westernmost point of Puerto Rico, the tower replaced an 1892 lighthouse wrecked by the 1918 earthquake; it is the centerpiece of El Faro Park in Rincón, a surfing and whale-watching spot.
Open in the viewer from Playa Domes, Rincón →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1922 |
| Light | Oc W 4s |
| Position | 18.3620°N, 67.2708°W |
| From Playa Domes, Rincón | 244 m (802 ft), bearing 192° SSW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. III 32400; NOAA ENC; National Register 81000560 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Playa Domes, Rincón, 244 m (802 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 · 20 km
- Faro Los MorrillosLighthouse · 48 km
- Faro de GuánicaLighthouse · 60 km
- Faro de AreciboLighthouse · 62 km
- Faro de Isla de MonaLighthouse · 68 km
- Faro de Isla de CardonaLighthouse · 81 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.