What to see and do at Point Tuna, Puerto Rico
Point Tuna, Puerto Rico - Things to See and Do
Point Tuna Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Punta Tuna, is a historic Caribbean lighthouse located in the southeastern part of Puerto Rico, in the municipality of Maunabo. It was built in 1892 by the Spanish government to guide ships traveling between the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
We visited the Point Tuna Lighthouse on 9/1/2022. In addition to visiting the lighthouse, we went down the trail to the left of the entrance to the beach. While at the beach, wen went for a swim and saw turtle tracks where they came ashore to nest.
Point Tuna Lighthouse is on a narrow point at the southeastern most point of the island. The lighthouse stands 46 feet tall and has a range of 19 nautical miles. It is located on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, and the surrounding area is known for its natural beauty and tranquility.
The lighthouse has a cylindrical shape and is painted white with a black band around its middle. It is made of brick and is topped with a lantern room that houses the light. The original Fresnel lens, which was used to focus the light, was replaced with a modern one in the 1960s.
Today, the Point Tuna Lighthouse is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for tours. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area. The lighthouse is also used as a venue for special events, such as weddings and concerts.
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A view of the lighthouse from the coastal highway.
A trail next to the parking area leads down to the beach.
View of the lighthouse from the entrance to the site.
View to the southwest from the lighthouse.
View of Point Tuna Beach and Punta Toro northeast from the lighthouse.
View of the North side of the lighthouse from the beach.
View from Punta Toro towards the lighthouse.