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Arecibo Light

Arecibo, US

Arecibo Light

The Arecibo Lighthouse & Historical Park (Spanish: Faro de Arecibo) is located in the city of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Also known as Los Morrillos Lighthouse, it stands as a monument to Puerto Rico's complex history under Spanish colonial rule. Completed in 1898 atop the Punta Morillos headland, this l

ighthouse represents one of Spain's final maritime investments on the island, built just months before the Spanish-American War transferred sovereignty to the United States. Despite this geopolitical shift, the lighthouse has endured as a functioning navigational aid and cultural landmark.

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