Punta Higuero Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Punta Higuero, is an historic lighthouse located in Rincón, 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]

Punta Higuero Lightouse

Location	Rincón, Puerto Rico
Coordinates	18°21′43.3″N 67°16′15.5″W
Tower
Foundation	Concrete
Construction	Concrete
Automated	1933 [1]
Height	21 m (69 ft)
Shape	Octagonal cylindrical
Markings	Gray
Heritage	National Register of Historic Places listed place
Light
First lit	1892
Focal height	27 m (89 ft)
Lens	Sixth order 1892
Range	9 nmi (17 km; 10 mi)
Characteristic	Oc W 4s
Faro de Punta Higuero
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
MPS	Lighthouse System of Puerto Rico TR
NRHP reference No.	81000560 [2]

In 1892 the original light was built as a fixed white, 6th order dioptric station and had a 6-mile-range (9.7 km) light beam. According to the Historic American Engineering Record, "Its Mediterranean appearance came from an elaborate combination of exposed and indented brick work in the facades—around doors and windows—and corners."[4] The "castle" look was further emphasized by reddish stucco imitating stone-work on all facades and the very elaborate exposed brick cornice topped by a parapet built in lace-like brick-work. The lighthouse was severely damaged by the 1918 earthquake that struck the west part of the island.

The new light was placed in commission on January 12, 1922.[5] The building suffered fire damage after the light was automated in 1933 and was later razed. The town of Rincón built El Faro Park around the lighthouse, a popular spot for surfing and whale watching.[6]

Gallery

• 
  Punta Higuero Light, ca 1898
• 
  Park next to the Rincón lighthouse

See also

• List of lighthouses in Puerto Rico

References

External links

• Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) No. PR-21, "Faro de Punta Higuero, Punta Higuero, Centro Puntas, Rincon Municipio, PR", 10 photos, 2 data pages, 1 photo caption page