Punta Tuna Light, Maritime lighthouse in Maunabo, Puerto Rico
Punta Tuna Light is a brick lighthouse in Maunabo rising on a narrow promontory at the southeasternmost point of Puerto Rico and standing about 15 meters tall. The structure displays Neoclassical design with white coloring and sends regular light signals to guide ships.
The lighthouse was built in 1892 under the direction of Adrian Duffaut and played a vital role in maritime navigation. Two major hurricanes struck afterward, with San Ciriaco in 1899 and San Felipe II in 1928 causing significant damage to the structure.
The lighthouse's name references the rocky point where it stands. Visitors can see how its white brick form stands out against the coastline, reflecting the maritime heritage of this region.
The location sits on an offshore rock formation reachable best from land through a short walk over coastal paths. Visitors should expect uneven terrain and rocky ground that require careful footing.
The General Services Administration offered this site for preservation efforts to interested organizations, highlighting its ongoing heritage importance. This makes it a rare example of how federal institutions actively support the conservation of coastal monuments.
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