Punta Figuras
Punta Figuras is a cape in Palmas, Arroyo. Punta Figuras is situated nearby to the quarter Sagrado Corazon, as well as near the neighborhood El Palmar.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Punta Figuras Lighthouse and Train of the South.
Punta Figuras Lighthouse
Photo: Ipoellet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Punta de las Figuras Light is an historic lighthouse located in Arroyo, Puerto Rico. It was first lit by the Spanish government in 1893. The light was relocated in 1938, and the structure was deactivated and abandoned.
Train of the South
Photo: Mtmelendez, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Train of the South — or Tren del Sur in Spanish — was a historic 1,000 mm narrow gauge heritage railroad that operated within the U.S. commonwealth of Puerto Rico in Arroyo. Train of the South is situated 3 km northwest of Punta Figuras.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Patillas and Guayama.
Patillas
Patillas is a municipality and small town of Puerto Rico located along the island's southeastern coast. The town is famous for its beaches, small resorts or paradores, its natural swimming pool, and seafood.
Guayama
Photo: CarlitosRivera787, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Guayama, popularly known as Witch Town, is a city and municipality located along the Caribbean coast of southeastern Puerto Rico. Its historic downtown area is famous for its colonial architecture and the area is famous for its sports teams, sugarcane history and natural reserves.
Punta Figuras
- Type: Cape
- Category: landform
- Location: Palmas, Arroyo, Porta Caribe, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
17.95267° or 17° 57′ 10″ northLongitude
-66.04847° or 66° 2′ 55″ westElevation
5 metres (16 feet)Open location code
779MXX32+3JGeoNames ID
4564972
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Sagrado Corazon and El Palmar.
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