Punta Tuna Lighthouse
Puerto Rico
Punta Tuna Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Puerto Rico, first lit in 1892. Its official name is Punta Tuna Light. The tower stands 49 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse, 11 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Punta Tuna Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1892
Tower height
49 ft
Light 112 ft above water
Official name
Punta Tuna Light
About Punta Tuna Lighthouse
Punta Tuna Light is a historic lighthouse located in the southeast of the town of Maunabo, Puerto Rico on a narrow promontory at the southeasternmost point of the island.
Punta Tuna Lighthouse sits at 17.9883, -65.8854 in Puerto Rico. The closest other lighthouses are Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse (11 mi), Isla Cabras Lighthouse (24 mi) and Punta Mulas Lighthouse (31 mi). Puerto Rico has 17 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Punta Tuna Lighthouse
Punta Tuna 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 Tuna Lighthouse
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Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse
11 mi away
Isla Cabras Lighthouse
24 mi away
Punta Mulas Lighthouse
31 mi away
Puerto Ferro Lighthouse
31 mi away
Cape San Juan Lighthouse
32 mi away
Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro
37 mi away
Also close to Punta Tuna Lighthouse: Caja de Muertos Lighthouse 42 mi · Culebrita Lighthouse 49 mi · Cardona Island Lighthouse 49 mi
Questions about Punta Tuna Lighthouse
Where is Punta Tuna Lighthouse?
Punta Tuna Lighthouse is in Puerto Rico, at 17.9883, -65.8854. The nearest other lighthouse is Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse, 11 mi away.
Can you visit Punta Tuna Lighthouse?
Yes. Punta Tuna Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Punta Tuna Lighthouse built?
Punta Tuna Lighthouse was first lit in 1892.
How tall is Punta Tuna Lighthouse?
The tower is 49 feet (15 m) tall, and its light sits 112 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Punta Tuna Lighthouse?
The closest are Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse (11 mi), Isla Cabras Lighthouse (24 mi) and Punta Mulas Lighthouse (31 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Punta Tuna Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.