Historic Lighthouses

The Lighthouse an Earthquake Couldn’t Destroy: Punta Higüero in Rincón, Puerto Rico

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Punta Higüero Lighthouse standing beneath a blue sky in Rincón, Puerto Rico, photographed in May 2016.

When I visited the Punta Higüero Lighthouse in Rincón, Puerto Rico, in May 2016, I had absolutely no idea what I was looking at. I knew it was a lighthouse. I knew we couldn’t go inside. I knew the walkway around it offered spectacular views of the ocean. And I knew there were three enormous … Read more

Los Morrillos Lighthouse: Before the Doors Closed

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Los Morrillos Lighthouse rising above the coastal landscape in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.

Sometimes you don’t realize you’ve witnessed the end of something until years later. When we visited Los Morrillos Lighthouse in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, in 2016, I certainly didn’t. To me, it was another afternoon exploring the island with my family. My son and Grandpa hiked up to the lighthouse while Mom and I stayed … Read more