Puerto Ferro Lighthouse — Attraction in Puerto Ferro

These ruins couldn’t have been easier to find. We started out by taking the gravel road to the right just inside the gate to the US Fish and Wildlife Reserve (that’s the same gate you use to get to Red Beach, Blue Beach, etc.). It’s a narrow road, and we probably picked up a few scratches on the sides of our rental Jeep. We followed that road until we got to a gate, where we parked in the small "parking area" on the left.

When we went, there was a sign on the gate that says "do not pass beyond this point" but it is now an open gate with free access.

Puerto Ferro Lighthouse Ruins The walk from this first lot is just under 1 mile, and takes about 30 minutes. It is all on a gravel road, which leads right to the lighthouse. Don’t believe Google Maps — there are no other roads past this gate. It is an easy, gradual climb, though it is hot and humid, and sometimes in the sun. Starting March 2015- you can now drive up a bit more, to a second parking area and gate and have a much shorter walk (about 150 yards) to the lighthouse.

The lighthouse is in ruins, but it still retains its beautiful architecture and majestic position on the rugged cliff. To get to the front door, you pass some wells/cisterns. The doors/windows are now closed up, though when we went, holes had been made to provide access to the inside of...

This is nice for a quick stop to view a piece of history, if that’s what you are into. You definitely have to come with a vehicle capable of taking some jostling because it’s rough-but that’s part of the adventure. We didn’t do any of the trails, drove straight to the last point where you park and walk down a gravel road for about 0.3 miles. Maybe doing a trail would have added to the experience so I can’t comment on that. Don’t expect any information on the lighthouse up there, it’s at the first parking area. At the lighthouse there is a sign about undisposed ordinances and the areas that are restricted on the island because of such. The lighthouse itself had a fence around it, but it was mostly toppled over at the area facing the water. It’s ironic that you can come see this one but the Punta Mulas is closed. Overall it was cool to see but it’s a quick...

This isolated area has beautiful views. To get there, you will need an ATV or Jeep. The road is made of dirt and gravel. This area is near the old Navy - USMC bombing range. The trail is safe, but there is the potential to find unexploded devices as the area isn't fully cleared. Do not venture outside of the road. You need to get to the island by ferry from the main PR island. You can buy the ferry tickets online. They only release a limited number of seats per ferry. They have several ferries...