[1] The lighthouse tower stands at a height of 172 feet (52 m) in an uphill area overlooking the Mactan Channel.

With a focal plane of 146 feet (45 m),[2] the third-order flashing light was first lit on 1 April 1905.

The point light was originally established in 1857 by the ruling Spanish Government.

For over 100 years, this lighthouse has provided guiding light to mariners, navigators and fishermen from coastal towns in northern Cebu.

It has been a favorite subject of many painters and photographers for its notable architectural design.