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.
Location: Puerto Rico
Location: Maunabo
Inception: 1892
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Height: 15 m
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 17.98831,-65.88542
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45
Puerto Rico offers more than the beaches and colonial fortresses of San Juan. The island contains dozens of natural swimming pools, remote coastal sections and protected forest reserves. The northern coast holds limestone caves with pre-Columbian petroglyphs, while the southwest region includes bioluminescent bays and extensive salt flats. The interior features waterfalls cascading over volcanic rock and hiking trails through mountain canyons with native vegetation. Historic sites include 19th-century lighthouses on rocky promontories, Spanish fortifications guarding harbor entrances and archaeological sites like the indigenous ceremonial center of Tibes near Ponce. Coastal areas offer natural swimming holes separated from the sea at low tide, including Las Paylas in Luquillo and Pozo de Jacinto in Isabela. The dry coastal forests of Guánica and the wet rainforest of El Yunque show the range of the island's ecosystems. Visitors reach these locations via local roads that are often unpaved and poorly marked. Many natural pools and waterfalls require short hikes over uneven terrain. The best conditions occur during the dry season from December through April, when river flows run lower. Some locations like Reserva Natural Las Cabezas de San Juan require advance booking for guided tours, while others remain freely accessible year-round.
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