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Punta Higüero Light (Spanish: Faro de Punta Higüero) is a historic lighthouse located in the municipality of Rincón on the westernmost point, known as Punta Higüero, in the main island of Puerto Rico. The original building was built in 1892 by the Spanish government and was rebuilt in 1922 by the United States Coast Guard. [3]
Puerto Rico is primarily Catholic, so of course, Christmas is a focus of the holiday season, but the island also observes Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, on Jan. 6, and the weeklong San Sebastian ...
Punta Mulas Light, also known as Faro de Vieques, is a historic lighthouse located in the north shore of Vieques, an island-municipality of Puerto Rico. It was first lit in 1896 and automated in 1949. [2] Punta Mulas Light was the second lighthouse built on Vieques after the Puerto Ferro Light.
Punta Borinquén Light (Faro de Punta Borinquen) is a historic lighthouse located in the municipality of Aguadilla on the northwestern corner, known as Punta Borinquén, of the main island of Puerto Rico. [3] Situated on the grounds of the former Ramey Air Force Base, the station was established in 1889 by the Spanish government.
The first Castillo San Felipe del Morro Lighthouse was built in 1846 and exhibited a light using five parabolic reflectors. [2] In 1876, a new octagonal iron tower was constructed atop the walls of the fort . [1] The tower was hit by U.S. artillery fire in the Puerto Rican Campaign of the Spanish–American War on May 12, 1898. The lighthouse ...
The last time the northern lights were seen across such a widespread area was in 2003, before the age of smartphones and social media. The impressive light show was not limited to North America.
It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1981, [1] and on the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones in 2001. [3] In 2007, the government of Puerto Rico bought an area near the lighthouse to create a conservation area. [4] The structure is being restored by the town of Maunabo and is open to the public.
Take photos with Santa in the Winter Pavilion, decorate cookies or roast s’mores, enjoy hourly light shows, music and “snow” in the fountain. Adult nights Nov. 15-16 and Dec. 5 and 12.