Lighthouses Near San Juan, Puerto Rico
There are 11 lighthouses within 60 miles of San Juan, and seven of them are open to visit. The closest is Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro, 1.2 mi away, and the best known nearby are Arecibo Lighthouse and Cape San Juan Lighthouse. You can climb the tower at Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro.
11
within 60 mi
1
within 30 mi
7
open to visit
1
you can climb
Lighthouses you can visit near San Juan
Nearest first, with tours, a museum, an overnight stay or grounds open to walk. Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro
1.2 mi · Open, climb the tower
Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse
36 mi · Grounds open
Punta Tuna Lighthouse
36 mi · Open to visitors
Arecibo Lighthouse
39 mi · Open to visitors
Caja de Muertos Lighthouse
48 mi · Open to visitors
Punta Mulas Lighthouse
48 mi · Open to visitors
Puerto Ferro Lighthouse
52 mi · Open to visitors
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All 11 lighthouses within 60 miles of San Juan
Distances are in a straight line from the city center; the drive is longer, and offshore lights are seen from the water or the shore.
- Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro Puerto Rico1.2 mi · Open, climb the tower
- Cape San Juan Lighthouse Puerto Rico32 mi
- Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse Puerto Rico36 mi · Grounds open
- Punta Tuna Lighthouse Puerto Rico36 mi · Open to visitors
- Isla Cabras Lighthouse Puerto Rico38 mi
- Arecibo Lighthouse Puerto Rico39 mi · Open to visitors
- Caja de Muertos Lighthouse Puerto Rico48 mi · Open to visitors
- Punta Mulas Lighthouse Puerto Rico48 mi · Open to visitors
- Cardona Island Lighthouse Puerto Rico49 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- Puerto Ferro Lighthouse Puerto Rico52 mi · Open to visitors
- Culebrita Lighthouse Puerto Rico59 mi · Private, not open
Questions about lighthouses near San Juan
What is the closest lighthouse to San Juan?
Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro is the closest, 1.2 mi away in a straight line. Next are Cape San Juan Lighthouse (32 mi) and Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse (36 mi).
How many lighthouses are near San Juan?
There are 11 lighthouses within 60 miles of San Juan, PR, 1 of them within 30 miles.
Which lighthouses near San Juan can you visit?
Seven of the 11 are open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest are Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro (1.2 mi), Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse (36 mi), Punta Tuna Lighthouse (36 mi) and Arecibo Lighthouse (39 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Can you climb a lighthouse near San Juan?
Yes. Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro (1.2 mi) opens its tower to climb, usually on set days and seasons.