Punta Cancun Lighthouse
| Location | Cancún |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 21°08′16.5″N 86°44′27.1″W / 21.137917°N 86.740861°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1970 |
| Foundation | Concrete |
| Construction | Stucco over metal lath and plywood |
| Height | 48 metres (157 ft) |
| Shape | Cylindrical tower |
| Markings | Red and white bands |
| Light | |
| Lens | White |
Punta Cancun Lighthouse (Spanish: "Faro de Punta Cancún", also known simply as the "Cancún Lighthouse") is a lighthouse in the Hotel Zone of Cancún, Quintana Roo.[1][2]
It is 157 feet tall and was built in 1970.[3] It has become a local landmark and tourist destination for the city.[4]
References
- ^ "Cancun Lighthouse in Cancun, Mexico". GPSmyCity. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Maritime Safety Information". msi.nga.mil. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Punta Cancun Lighthouse | Casago Cancun". Casago. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Faro Punta Cancun in Mexico". My Guide Mexico. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
External links
- Media related to Faro de Punta Cancún at Wikimedia Commons