Punta Borinquen Lighthouse
Puerto Rico
Punta Borinquen Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Puerto Rico, first lit in 1889. Its official name is Punta Borinquen Light. The tower stands 59 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1918. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Punta Higüero Lighthouse, 11 mi away.
Punta Borinquen Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1889
Deactivated 1918
Tower height
59 ft
Official name
Punta Borinquen Light
Built of
Stone
About Punta Borinquen Lighthouse
Punta Borinquen Light (Faro de Punta Borinquen) is a historic lighthouse located in the municipality of Aguadilla on the northwestern corner, known as Punta Borinquen, of the main island of Puerto Rico. Situated on the grounds of the former Ramey Air Force Base, the station was established in 1889 by the Spanish government.
Punta Borinquen Lighthouse sits at 18.4886, -67.1617 in Puerto Rico. The closest other lighthouses are Punta Higüero Lighthouse (11 mi), Arecibo Lighthouse (30 mi) and Faro Los Morrillos de Cabo Rojo (38 mi). Puerto Rico has 17 lighthouses in all.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Punta Borinquen Lighthouse
Where is Punta Borinquen Lighthouse?
Punta Borinquen Lighthouse is in Puerto Rico, at 18.4886, -67.1617. The nearest other lighthouse is Punta Higüero Lighthouse, 11 mi away.
When was Punta Borinquen Lighthouse built?
Punta Borinquen Lighthouse was first lit in 1889. It was deactivated in 1918.
How tall is Punta Borinquen Lighthouse?
The tower is 59 feet (18 m) tall.
What lighthouses are near Punta Borinquen Lighthouse?
The closest are Punta Higüero Lighthouse (11 mi), Arecibo Lighthouse (30 mi) and Faro Los Morrillos de Cabo Rojo (38 mi).
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