Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Puerto Rico

Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro is a lighthouse in Puerto Rico, first lit in 1846. The tower stands 51 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape San Juan Lighthouse, 34 mi away. It is open to visitors.

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Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro at a glance

Visiting

Open to visitors

Tower open to climb

First lit

1846

Tower height

51 ft

Light 180 ft above water

Built of

Brick

About Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro (English: Lighthouse of Promontory Castle of Saint Phillip), also known as Puerto San Juan Light (Light of Port San Juan), and most commonly referred to as Faro del Morro (El Morro Lighthouse), is a lighthouse atop the walls of Castillo San Felipe del Morro in Old San Juan. It's the first lighthouse built in Puerto Rico.

Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro sits at 18.4711, -66.1236 in Puerto Rico. The closest other lighthouses are Cape San Juan Lighthouse (34 mi), Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse (36 mi) and Punta Tuna Lighthouse (37 mi). Puerto Rico has 17 lighthouses in all.

Visiting Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 51 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.

Heritage status: National Register of Historic Places

Where Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro is

18.4711, -66.1236 · more lighthouses in Puerto Rico

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Lighthouses near Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro

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Cape San Juan Lighthouse

34 mi away

Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse

36 mi away

Punta Tuna Lighthouse

37 mi away

Arecibo Lighthouse

38 mi away

Isla Cabras Lighthouse

39 mi away

Caja de Muertos Lighthouse

48 mi away

Also close to Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro: Cardona Island Lighthouse 49 mi · Punta Mulas Lighthouse 50 mi

Questions about Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Where is Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro?

Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro is in Puerto Rico, at 18.4711, -66.1236. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape San Juan Lighthouse, 34 mi away.

Can you visit Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro?

Yes. Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.

Can you climb Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro?

Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 51 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.

When was Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro built?

Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro was first lit in 1846.

How tall is Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro?

The tower is 51 feet (16 m) tall, and its light sits 180 feet above the water.

What lighthouses are near Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro?

The closest are Cape San Juan Lighthouse (34 mi), Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse (36 mi) and Punta Tuna Lighthouse (37 mi).

Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.