| Location | Vieques, Puerto Rico |
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| Coordinates | |
| Year first lit | 1896 |
| Automated | 1949 |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Construction | Brick and stone |
| Tower shape | Octagonal on rectangular dwelling |
| Markings / pattern | White with black latern |
| Original lens | sixth order Fresnel |
| ARLHS number | PUR 019 |
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Faro de Vieques
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| Architectural style: | Neoclassic |
| Governing body: | U.S Coast Guard |
| MPS: | Lighthouse System of Puerto Rico TR |
| NRHP Reference#: | 77001551[1] |
Punta Mulas Light, also known as Faro de Vieques, is a historic lighthouse located in the west shore of Vieques, an island-municipality of Puerto Rico. It was first lit in 1896 and automated in 1949.[2] Punta Mulas Light was the second lighthouse built on Vieques after the Puerto Ferro Light. The light was established to guide through the dangerous passage formed by a chain of reefs. It was of key importance for navigation in the San Juan Passage.[3]
In 1992, the lighthouse was restored in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus first voyage to America. The structure house a museum featuring the maritime history of Vieques and the Americas as well as other historical exhibits.[4] It's listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.