Arecibo Lighthouse
Puerto Rico
Arecibo Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Puerto Rico, first lit in 1898. Its official name is Arecibo Light. The tower stands 46 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Punta Borinquen Lighthouse, 30 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Arecibo Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1898
Tower height
46 ft
Light 121 ft above water
Official name
Arecibo Light
About Arecibo Lighthouse
The Arecibo Lighthouse & Historical Park (Spanish: Faro de Arecibo) is located in the city of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Also known as Los Morrillos Lighthouse, it stands as a monument to Puerto Rico's complex history under Spanish colonial rule.
Arecibo Lighthouse sits at 18.4819, -66.6987 in Puerto Rico. The closest other lighthouses are Punta Borinquen Lighthouse (30 mi), Cardona Island Lighthouse (37 mi) and Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro (38 mi). Puerto Rico has 17 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Arecibo Lighthouse
Arecibo Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Stone
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Arecibo Lighthouse
Where is Arecibo Lighthouse?
Arecibo Lighthouse is in Puerto Rico, at 18.4819, -66.6987. The nearest other lighthouse is Punta Borinquen Lighthouse, 30 mi away.
Can you visit Arecibo Lighthouse?
Yes. Arecibo Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Arecibo Lighthouse built?
Arecibo Lighthouse was first lit in 1898.
How tall is Arecibo Lighthouse?
The tower is 46 feet (14 m) tall, and its light sits 121 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Arecibo Lighthouse?
The closest are Punta Borinquen Lighthouse (30 mi), Cardona Island Lighthouse (37 mi) and Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro (38 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Arecibo Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.