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Old Navy Radar (Ceiba)

Puerto Rico / Humacao / Naguabo / Ceiba
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But in 2005, the FAA chose to close the radar station at Pico del Este, high in El Yunque, Puerto Rico’s national rainforest.

The station had been monitored 24-hours a day until it was closed, and the location is now being overtaken by nature. The buildings are deteriorating from time, humidity and rain. Many urban/jungle explorers visit the site now, and it has been a favorite for geocaching.

Update: As of September 2014, the site is being actively dismantled and removed by the FAA. You are very likely to encounter workers and/or government employees while attempting to access the site, even on weekends; expect to be told to turn around at the very least. It’s unknown to what degree the structures have been demolished.

Update: Jan 1st 2015. The smaller radar dome is about 50% demolished while the larger one is still intact. Recommend visiting on a holiday as we had no interference. Note that it’s about 2.5 miles from the gate and mostly uphill, so bring water..
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Coordinates:   18°16'7"N   65°45'31"W
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