Isla Caja de Muertos Lighthouse
Isla Caja de Muertos Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse on Caja de Muertos Island, Puerto Rico.
Description
The Isla Caja de Muertos Lighthouse is a cylindrical structure made of gray stone with a black lantern room, rising about 19 meters above the island's highest point. The tower offers views across the water and toward the Ponce coast for those who climb its interior stairs.
History
The lighthouse was built in 1887 during Spanish colonial rule and received its lighting equipment from a French manufacturer. Its construction reflected the maritime infrastructure that Spain was developing at the time to secure shipping traffic across the Caribbean.
Culture
The lighthouse stands as a reference point for the island community and mariners, marking a connection between the sea and the land that visitors can still see today.
Practical
Visitors reach the lighthouse by taking a ferry from the La Guancha Boardwalk in Ponce, which runs regular service to the island. Wearing comfortable shoes helps when exploring the island and climbing the tower stairs.
Did you know?
The tower has a rare T-shape with a Lorraine cross design that sets it apart from other Puerto Rican lighthouses. This unusual architectural form makes it a fascinating detail for anyone interested in maritime construction.
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