Faro de Punta del Este
Faro de Punta del Este
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1victor
North Narrabeen, Australia590 contributions
Mar 2020
We stopped here on a tour of Punta Del Este as a photograph stop. It is indeed a fine lighthouse from outside. It is well worth the stop to enjoy and it is a shame that access only occurs on Heritage day.
Written March 5, 2020
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Javier C.
San Salvador, El Salvador817 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Went here while una a city tour. The lighthouse is open only on the Dia del Patrimonio which date changes every year in October. It’s absolutely free and a must for nice pics.
Written October 14, 2018
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MinistryGM
Buenos Aires, Argentina427 contributions
Feb 2020
The Punta del Este Lighthouse is one of the most importants landmarks of this city. Great place for taking pictures of this lovely construction
Written March 16, 2020
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ruthandvern
Wilton, CA15,213 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
We've been in Punta del Este three weeks now and have tried on a few occasions to get inside. There are two pictures in TA where someone was at the top, it was in January so maybe it is only accessible in the Summer. The square that sits near the lighthouse has a weather measurement station as well as the lovely Candelaria Catholic Church. Best of all though is the palm trees which have numerous Quaker Parrots living in them. The eat on the greens of the wquare and drink from puddles after a rain. Excellent.
Written July 27, 2019
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Jerome G
Coppell, TX549 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
If it weren't for the small church across the street this stop could be missed during your tour of Punta Del Este.
Written December 28, 2018
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JeLundgren
Dubai, United Arab Emirates699 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Built in 1860 but a volcanic cement mix brought in from Rome. Due to the strong mix, the lighthouse stands today as it did more than 150 years ago. It's a beautiful building that definitely requires a visit if you are in Punta del Este. From the main centre, it takes 15 to 20 min to walk there. You can't up into the lighthouse unfortunately.
Written December 20, 2018
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Ruth B
Buenos Aires, Argentina89 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Start with a very slow walk around the port side of Punta del Este, head towards the sea front and around the peninusla.
We actually started at SOHO restaurant by the port, so we were very well fed before starting
Stop at the old Citroen? car parked on the front, and have a chat to Jose and buy some of his pastries- all hand made by his wife. Eat them quick though as they blow away with the wind.
Head up to the lighthouse for a viewpoint and a few photos- not open to the public.
Drop back down to the sea front, following it around, taking in the seaviews until finally heading back into the town for a hot chocolate and a walk around all of the shops
It took us 2 hours to do this walk, but we were walking like snails, going down onto the beach at every opportunity and stopping every 5 minutes. It would take about 25 mins i think.
Then we spent 2 hours walking in and out of every shop in town. We had a great afternoon doing nothing.
Take some bottled water as nowhere on the peninsula to buy anything apart from pastries
:)
We actually started at SOHO restaurant by the port, so we were very well fed before starting
Stop at the old Citroen? car parked on the front, and have a chat to Jose and buy some of his pastries- all hand made by his wife. Eat them quick though as they blow away with the wind.
Head up to the lighthouse for a viewpoint and a few photos- not open to the public.
Drop back down to the sea front, following it around, taking in the seaviews until finally heading back into the town for a hot chocolate and a walk around all of the shops
It took us 2 hours to do this walk, but we were walking like snails, going down onto the beach at every opportunity and stopping every 5 minutes. It would take about 25 mins i think.
Then we spent 2 hours walking in and out of every shop in town. We had a great afternoon doing nothing.
Take some bottled water as nowhere on the peninsula to buy anything apart from pastries
:)
Written May 2, 2017
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Ville K
Helsinki, Finland82 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
The lighthouse is very pretty and it the very center of the peninsula. There are few restaurants near by. Unfortunately you can't access the tower itself for views.
Written December 6, 2015
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saltacity
Weinheim, Germany1,033 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
This is the original light-house of Punta del Este. It is located at the corner of a nice little square, ideal for a quick walk around. It is perfect for a break from the beach and see something original & old in Punta del Este.
Written March 4, 2015
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC5,818 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
Located across from the Iglesia Candeleria, neither the Faro nor the building near it is open to the public or tourist like us. We just took pictures and moved on to our next places to visit in Punta del Este.
As we drove away, I could not help but wonder about what we could see if we're allowed to enter or climb the Faro. Since it is high and located in an elevated place, the views must be beautiful.
As we drove away, I could not help but wonder about what we could see if we're allowed to enter or climb the Faro. Since it is high and located in an elevated place, the views must be beautiful.
Written January 28, 2015
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Hola, qué valor tiene la entrada al faro?, Se puede ir de forma particular, sin guías?
mabelpontiac
Province of Mendoza, Argentina17 contributions
yo no pude ingresar al Faro. Estaba cerrado y nos explicaron que en muy pocas ocasiones permiten el ingreso al público y creo que es gratuito. No es excesivamente alto. La zona en la que se encuentra es casi urbana y muy bonita.
Maycon Douglas C
Campo Grande, MS
Olá
Dá para subir no farol?
Senador56
Rio de Janeiro, RJ778 contributions
Não. Você nem entra na área do farol.
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