Punta Mulas Lighthouse
Puerto Rico
Punta Mulas Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Puerto Rico, first lit in 1896. Its official name is Punta Mulas Light. The tower stands 33 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Puerto Ferro Lighthouse, 4.2 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Punta Mulas Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1896
Tower height
33 ft
Light 223 ft above water
Official name
Punta Mulas Light
About Punta Mulas Lighthouse
Punta Mulas Light, also known as Faro de Vieques, is a historic lighthouse located in the north shore of Vieques, an island-municipality of Puerto Rico. It was first lit in 1896 and automated in 1949.
Punta Mulas Lighthouse sits at 18.1545, -65.4438 in Puerto Rico. The closest other lighthouses are Puerto Ferro Lighthouse (4.2 mi), Isla Cabras Lighthouse (11 mi) and Culebrita Lighthouse (18 mi). Puerto Rico has 17 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Punta Mulas Lighthouse
Punta Mulas Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Brick
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Punta Mulas Lighthouse
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Puerto Ferro Lighthouse
4.2 mi away
Isla Cabras Lighthouse
11 mi away
Culebrita Lighthouse
18 mi away
Cape San Juan Lighthouse
19 mi away
Punta Tuna Lighthouse
31 mi away
Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse
42 mi away
Also close to Punta Mulas Lighthouse: Hams Bluff Lighthouse 46 mi · Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro 50 mi
Questions about Punta Mulas Lighthouse
Where is Punta Mulas Lighthouse?
Punta Mulas Lighthouse is in Puerto Rico, at 18.1545, -65.4438. The nearest other lighthouse is Puerto Ferro Lighthouse, 4.2 mi away.
Can you visit Punta Mulas Lighthouse?
Yes. Punta Mulas Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Punta Mulas Lighthouse built?
Punta Mulas Lighthouse was first lit in 1896.
How tall is Punta Mulas Lighthouse?
The tower is 33 feet (10 m) tall, and its light sits 223 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Punta Mulas Lighthouse?
The closest are Puerto Ferro Lighthouse (4.2 mi), Isla Cabras Lighthouse (11 mi) and Culebrita Lighthouse (18 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Punta Mulas Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.