El Morro or Port San Juan Light
El Morro or Port San Juan Light, 16th century lighthouse at San Juan Bay entrance, Puerto Rico.
The brick lighthouse rises 15.5 meters above the fortress walls of El Morro, providing guidance to vessels entering San Juan's harbor since 1846.
The lighthouse survived numerous military confrontations, including the Spanish-American War of 1898 when American forces targeted the fortification complex.
The lighthouse structure represents the maritime legacy of Puerto Rico, marking centuries of naval navigation and trade through San Juan Bay.
The lighthouse operates daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with entrance fees of 7 dollars per adult while children under 15 enter free.
The lighthouse beam reaches 24 nautical miles into the Atlantic Ocean, using a specific pattern of three white flashes every 40 seconds.
Location: Puerto Rico
Inception: 1846
Height: 15.5 m
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 18.47103,-66.12361
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:50
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