Punta Tuna Lighthouse
A working lighthouse of 1892 on a headland in Maunabo, above a wild beach and a protected wetland.
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Punta Tuna lighthouse was built in 1892 on a headland at the southeastern corner of the island and is still in operation, one of the few Spanish-era lighthouses in Puerto Rico that has never gone out of service. The grounds are open and the view runs along the coast in both directions. Below the headland is Playa Larga, a wide unmanaged beach where turtles nest, and a mangrove wetland behind it that is a protected reserve.
What you actually see
- The lighthouse - an 1892 Spanish-era tower still in operation.
- The headland - views along the southeast coast in both directions.
- Playa Larga - a wide unmanaged beach below, used by nesting turtles.
- The wetland - protected mangrove behind the beach.
When to go
December to April is the drier season and the most comfortable. Turtle nesting runs from spring into summer and the beach is sensitive then. The grounds keep daylight hours.
Honest expectations
The tower itself is closed and only the grounds can be visited. The beach below has strong currents and no lifeguards. The access road is narrow.
Nearby
Maunabo is nearby, and the southeast coast road runs north and west.
What to pack for Punta Tuna Lighthouse
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
