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Cayo Piedras del Norte

Photo copyright 2004 Tom Pohrt
From: Roulett, 2004

Piedras del Norte Key is located off the North coast of the province of Matanzas, Cuba, on the Gulf of Mexico. A 62-foot lighthouse stands on the key, marking the entrance to the Bahía de Cárdenas. It is operated by a resident keeper.


Cayo Piedras del Norte

Nearest Largest City:   Cárdenas, Matanzas, Cuba

References:
Roulett, R. 2004. Lighthouses of Cuba. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. URL: http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/cub.htm (Accessed 1 Apr., 2004).

Keywords:   Key, Lighthouse


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