Lighthouse · Southeast Coast, Puerto Rico
Faro de Punta Tuna
The tower was first lit in 1892 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows two white flashes every 30 seconds, seen up to 11 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands on a narrow point at the southeast corner of Puerto Rico near Maunabo; the town owns it and opens it to visitors.
Open in the viewer from Playa Punta Tuna, Maunabo →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1892 |
| Light | Fl (2)W 30s |
| Position | 17.9884°N, 65.8853°W |
| From Playa Punta Tuna, Maunabo | 1.0 km (0.7 mi), bearing 215° SW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. III 31800; NOAA ENC; National Register 81000688 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Playa Punta Tuna, Maunabo, 1.0 km (0.7 mi) 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 de las FigurasLighthouse · 18 km
- Faro de Punta MulasLighthouse · 50 km
- Faro de Puerto FerroLighthouse · 50 km
- Faro de Las Cabezas de San JuanLighthouse · 52 km
- Faro del MorroLighthouse · 59 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.