Punta Higuero Lighthouse is also known as Faro de Punta Higuero - it an historic lighthouse in Rincon, Puerto Rico. The original building was built in
Punta Higuero Lighthouse is also known as Faro de Punta Higuero - it an historic lighthouse in Rincon, Puerto Rico. The original building was built in 1892 by the Spanish colonial government and was rebuilt in 1922 by the US Coast Guard. In 1892 the original light used a fixed white, 6th order dioptric station with a 6 mile light beam. Its Mediterranean appearance is the result of a combination of exposed brick work in the facades. The castle look was further emphasized by reddish stucco and the 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 western part of Puerto Rico. The Coast Guard replaced the light new more powerful light in 1922. The town of Rincon built El Faro Park around the lighthouse.
Size: 4160px × 6240px
Location: Rincon, Puerto Rico
Photo credit: © John Lander / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: de, el, faro, higuero, lighthouse, park, punta, rincon
