Mona Island Lighthouse
Puerto Rico
Mona Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Puerto Rico, first lit in 1900. Its official name is Mona Island Light. The tower stands 39 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1976. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Punta Higüero Lighthouse, 43 mi away.
Mona Island Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1900
Deactivated 1976
Tower height
39 ft
Light 322 ft above water
Official name
Mona Island Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Mona Island Lighthouse
Mona Island Light, also known as Faro de la Isla de la Mona, is a historic lighthouse located on the island of Mona, Puerto Rico, in the Mona Passage between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. It is the only lighthouse built of iron and steel in Puerto Rico.
Mona Island Lighthouse sits at 18.0848, -67.8512 in Puerto Rico. The closest other lighthouses are Punta Higüero Lighthouse (43 mi), Faro Los Morrillos de Cabo Rojo (45 mi) and Punta Borinquen Lighthouse (53 mi). Puerto Rico has 17 lighthouses in all.
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Questions about Mona Island Lighthouse
Where is Mona Island Lighthouse?
Mona Island Lighthouse is in Puerto Rico, at 18.0848, -67.8512. The nearest other lighthouse is Punta Higüero Lighthouse, 43 mi away.
When was Mona Island Lighthouse built?
Mona Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1900. It was deactivated in 1976.
How tall is Mona Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 39 feet (12 m) tall, and its light sits 322 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Mona Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Punta Higüero Lighthouse (43 mi), Faro Los Morrillos de Cabo Rojo (45 mi) and Punta Borinquen Lighthouse (53 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Mona Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.