1932: The Start of Operations for a Lighthouse in Puerto Vallarta

August 15, 1932

In western Mexico’s state of Jalisco, a lighthouse along Matamoros Street in the Pacific beach resort city of Puerto Vallarta first went into service. This black-and-white structure – known as Matamoros Lighthouse – was built and officially inaugurated by Roberto Alcazar, the captain of Puerto Vallarta’s harbor.

Matamoros Lighthouse served as a navigational aid for vessels in the area until August 20, 1970. This lighthouse was ultimately decommissioned in June 1978. The 39-foot (12-meter)-tall structure has since been preserved as a historical monument. As part of extensive remodeling undertaken in 2006, Matamoros Lighthouse was outfitted with a staircase so that tourists can easily walk up to the top level to enjoy panoramic views of the region.

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For more information on lighthouses in western Mexico, please check out https://www.ibiblio.org/lighthouse/mxw.htm