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Punta Maldonado (also known as El Faro on account of the nearby lighthouse) [3] is a small coastal community in the Mexican state of Guerrero. [4] Previously located in the municipality of Cuajinicuilapa, it became part of the new municipality of San Nicolás upon its creation in 2021. [5] It is notable for its Afro-Mexican population. [4]
The lighthouse measures seven meters high and is considered the highest natural lighthouse in the world, due to its location at the top of the Crestón hill, which reaches 157 meters above sea level. It has marine traffic radars and a thousand-watt lamp that achieves a range of 30 nautical miles or 55 kilometers. [3]
Mona Island Light was designed by Gustav Eiffel, the only lighthouse built of iron and steel in Puerto Rico. Guánica Light, the lighthouse is in ruins, though some parts of its unique architectural elements are still visible. Punta Higuero Light, restored by the municipality of Rincón. The following is a list of lighthouses in Puerto Rico:
Malecón Lighthouse (Spanish: "Faro de Malecón", also known simply as "El Faro") [1] is a defunct lighthouse along the Malecón in Centro, Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. [ 2 ] References
The seafront at Punta de Maspalomas, the southernmost point of the resort, is dominated by a 56-metre-high (184 ft) lighthouse, El Faro de Maspalomas. Completed in 1890, it was built to guide ships travelling between Europe and the Americas. [5] The lighthouse overlooks the popular 12 kilometres (7.5 mi)-long Maspalomas beach. [6]
The Arecibo Lighthouse & Historical Park offers guided tours led by knowledgeable staff, providing an in-depth exploration of the park’s historical, cultural, and maritime exhibits. Tours are available in both Spanish and English , ensuring that visitors from diverse linguistic backgrounds can fully engage with the park's educational offerings.
It was built to guide passing ships through the southeast entrance from the Caribbean Sea through the treacherous Mona Passage into the Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse is located over a white lime cliff which is surrounded by salt water lagoons and marshes. The cliffs surrounding the lighthouse drop over 200 feet into the ocean.
The lighthouse was rebuilt in 1899 but developed structural problems and was demolished in 1906. The lighthouse was rebuilt in 1908. [ 3 ] Public admission tours into the tower are held, and the Castillo San Felipe del Morro , along with Castillo San Cristóbal and much of the city walls are part of the San Juan National Historic Site also open ...