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Name: Punta Maternillos Lighthouse  

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Also known as: Faro de Colón

Also known as: Columbus Lighthouse

Nearest Town or City:
Nuevitas, , Cuba

Location: North side of the entrance to the Bahía de Nuevitas, north coast of Cuba.

Tower Height: 171

Height of Focal Plane: 174

Characteristic and Range: White flash every 15 seconds.

Description of Tower: White masonry tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1848

Date Present Tower Built: 1894

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Yes (?)


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