Puerto Ferro Light, Vieques

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Puerto Ferro Light, also known as Faro de Puerto Ferro, is a historic lighthouse located in the Vieques, Puerto Rico. The light was first lit in 1896. It is one of the last minor or local lights to be built by the Spanish government. The light was of crucial importance to cross the Vieques Passage. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1926 when it was abandoned. ()

Coordinates: 18°5'46"N, 65°25'25"W

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Puerto Ferro Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fortín Conde de Mirasol, Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, Punta Mulas Light, Archaeological Area of the Hombre de Puerto Ferro.

3.7 miN
Military museum, History museum, Art museum
Fortín Conde de Mirasol, Isabel Segunda
94 min walk • El Fortín Conde de Mirasol, also known as Fuerte de Vieques, is a fort built in 1845 located in the town of Isabel Segunda in Vieques, an island municipality of Puerto Rico. In 1991, the fort was restored by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.
0.9 miNE
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Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, Vieques
24 min walk • The Vieques National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge on the island of Vieques in the Puerto Rico archipelago. It is part of the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
4.2 miN
Lighthouse, Neoclassical architecture, Vernacular architecture
Punta Mulas Light, Isabel Segunda
108 min walk • Punta Mulas Light, also known as Faro de Vieques, is a historic lighthouse located in the north shore of Vieques, an island-municipality of Puerto Rico. It was first lit in 1896 and automated in 1949. Punta Mulas Light was the second lighthouse built on Vieques after the Puerto Ferro Light.
2.5 miW
18°6'31"N • 65°27'35"W
Archaeological Area of the Hombre de Puerto Ferro, Vieques
65 min walk • Museum

Puerto Ferro Light, Vieques

Facts and practical information

Puerto Ferro Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Fortín Conde de Mirasol, Isabel Segunda

Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, Vieques

Punta Mulas Light, Isabel Segunda

Archaeological Area of the Hombre de Puerto Ferro, Vieques