Culebrita Lighthouse
Puerto Rico
Culebrita Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Puerto Rico, first lit in 1886. It was deactivated in 1975. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Punta Mulas Lighthouse, 18 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
Culebrita Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1886
Deactivated 1975
Built of
Stone
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Culebrita Lighthouse
Culebrita Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro Culebrita or Faro de Culebrita) is the only remaining Spanish-era structure in the Culebra archipelago. Construction of the lighthouse began on September 25, 1882, and was completed on February 25, 1886.
Culebrita Lighthouse sits at 18.3025, -65.2186 in Puerto Rico. The closest other lighthouses are Punta Mulas Lighthouse (18 mi), Puerto Ferro Lighthouse (20 mi) and Isla Cabras Lighthouse (26 mi). Puerto Rico has 17 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Culebrita Lighthouse
Culebrita Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public. You may still be able to see it from a public road, beach or boat.
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Questions about Culebrita Lighthouse
Where is Culebrita Lighthouse?
Culebrita Lighthouse is in Puerto Rico, at 18.3025, -65.2186. The nearest other lighthouse is Punta Mulas Lighthouse, 18 mi away.
Can you visit Culebrita Lighthouse?
No. Culebrita Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
When was Culebrita Lighthouse built?
Culebrita Lighthouse was first lit in 1886. It was deactivated in 1975.
What lighthouses are near Culebrita Lighthouse?
The closest are Punta Mulas Lighthouse (18 mi), Puerto Ferro Lighthouse (20 mi) and Isla Cabras Lighthouse (26 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Culebrita Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.