What to see and do at Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
The Cabo Rojo Lighthouse offers stunning views of the rugged Puerto Rican coastline
The Cabo Rojo Lighthouse, also known as the Faro de Cabo Rojo, is a historic Caribbean lighthouse located on the southwestern tip of Puerto Rico. It was built in 1882 to guide ships through the treacherous waters of the Mona Passage. The lighthouse is constructed of brick and stands 157 feet tall, making it one of the tallest lighthouses in the Caribbean.
This is one of my favorite places to visit and we have been here numerous times. The most recent was 7/24/2021.
The Cabo Rojo Lighthouse offers stunning views of the rugged coastline and the surrounding Caribbean Sea. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse for panoramic views of the area. However, there are steep 70 ft cliffs near the lighthouse and recently a person fell to their death from the cliff.
The lighthouse is also surrounded by the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to a variety of native plants and animals. Beyond the lighthouse is a nice beach. Nearby, seawater is dried to create salt.
Today, the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Puerto Rico's maritime history. It has been restored and is open to the public for tours. The road to the lighthouse is mostly dirt and in poor condition. Additionally, the park usually reaches capacity around noon on weekends. So plan accordingly.
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A natural arch near the lighthouse.
The cliffs here are over 70 ft high. So, be careful to not get too close to the edge.
Walking the trails along the cliffs
Salt harvested from the salt flats.
Photos from previous visits:
Spire near the cliffs
View to the beach from the lighthouse.
The cliffs here are over 70 ft high. So, be careful to not get too close to the edge.
The sea salt is harvested from the nearby flats.