Faro San Isidro
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Morgoth C
San Jose, Costa Rica32 contributions
Apr 2022
First things first, there is nothing at the end of the walk: The lighthouse itself is rather nice, but you won't find water, bathrooms, people or even the opportunity to go inside the building, so you must plan accordingly.
Having said that, what you do get is a 10 km walk through one impossibly beautiful and lonely beach. The seabirds are the only constant company, as are hummingbirds and woodpeckers in the lenga forest that runs almost to the water. Several streams run from mount Tarn and look like the places where sprites may live.
The views of mount Tarn right above you and the snow capped peaks of Clarence and Dawson islands are more than enough reward for your efforts.
Having said that, what you do get is a 10 km walk through one impossibly beautiful and lonely beach. The seabirds are the only constant company, as are hummingbirds and woodpeckers in the lenga forest that runs almost to the water. Several streams run from mount Tarn and look like the places where sprites may live.
The views of mount Tarn right above you and the snow capped peaks of Clarence and Dawson islands are more than enough reward for your efforts.
Written April 19, 2022
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samitaIsa
Chile3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
Good place. Beautiful trek... Be careful in winter because in the morning there is high tide and you have to pass medium complexity areas through the forest... Beautiful rest, with beautiful landscapes along the beach shore and birds. Treking approximately 2 hours to reach the lighthouse. I wish they would encourage more tourism in the area
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Written August 30, 2024
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JDB
Scottsdale, AZ5,017 contributions
Nov 2021
Lighthouse closed. It really needs some TLC. There is a lot of trash around which is a shame. However, the views and knowing you are at the end of the world make it worth it.
Written November 18, 2021
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David R
Santiago, Chile64 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
If you are up for a long hike, you should consider this historic site. But beware of the following: three small streams to be crossed, one of which required dangerous and at times difficult maneuvers. The length of the hike varies, but round trip is a minimum of 4 hours. We took 5.5 because our pace was slow. The lighthouse is not open to the public. No bathrooms, no services and no amenities.
The sights were miles of lush vegetation, with no where to sit (except the occasional fallen log). Be ready for rain: we ended up totally soaked. And be sure to take food and water.
On a scale of 1-10, this hike is a 5. The lighthouse is not maintained and there is nothing to do upon arriving there.
The sights were miles of lush vegetation, with no where to sit (except the occasional fallen log). Be ready for rain: we ended up totally soaked. And be sure to take food and water.
On a scale of 1-10, this hike is a 5. The lighthouse is not maintained and there is nothing to do upon arriving there.
Written January 5, 2018
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TrasgoCochabamba
Cochabamba, Bolivia73 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
Just the fact that you get to the southwest light house of the continent makes this an amazing and pleasant walk
It is actually 5km instead of 4 and took us 2hrs with pictures and all
Saw a couple of dolphins swimming near the beach
About half way there is a river that requires you to follow the path inland until you reach a fallen tree that is your bridge to the other side.
The hosterÃa was closed
It is actually 5km instead of 4 and took us 2hrs with pictures and all
Saw a couple of dolphins swimming near the beach
About half way there is a river that requires you to follow the path inland until you reach a fallen tree that is your bridge to the other side.
The hosterÃa was closed
Written January 16, 2017
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Zuco
Puerto Natales, Chile86 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
That’s a beautiful place and hiking. But you need a car to go near.
There are no amenities like bathroom or places to sale water or food. 5.5km in the sand and rocks.
There are no amenities like bathroom or places to sale water or food. 5.5km in the sand and rocks.
Written February 18, 2020
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Timothy B
College Station, TX12 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
This was by far my most memorable experience in Punta Arenas. Beautiful drive down to the place you park your car, with lots of interesting places to stop along the way, then a long (5 km each way) hike on the beach (no hills to speak of, except at the very end) to the lighthouse.
The walk is BEAUTIFUL. Views of the Strait of Magellan on one side, beautiful woods on the other, hills and mountains rising up everywhere you look, the beach with all it's amazing rocks and things to see.
The walk is difficult though. Walking 10 km on sandy beach is hard on the legs. But it's worth it.
The only thing I didn't like was that when we got to the lighthouse it was locked up. We could see through the windows that it was nicely decorated -- so no abandoned, but the padlocks on all the doors looked permanent. I don't know when it's open, if ever. It was nice just to see it though, and the scenery around was breathtaking.
The walk is BEAUTIFUL. Views of the Strait of Magellan on one side, beautiful woods on the other, hills and mountains rising up everywhere you look, the beach with all it's amazing rocks and things to see.
The walk is difficult though. Walking 10 km on sandy beach is hard on the legs. But it's worth it.
The only thing I didn't like was that when we got to the lighthouse it was locked up. We could see through the windows that it was nicely decorated -- so no abandoned, but the padlocks on all the doors looked permanent. I don't know when it's open, if ever. It was nice just to see it though, and the scenery around was breathtaking.
Written January 25, 2019
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Lata67
287 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
The walk to the San Isidro lighthouse is a very beautiful walk on a rocky and stony beach, with beautiful views of the forest, the sea and the occasional sea bird.
Written February 18, 2017
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Marco
Ibiza Town, Spain20 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
we went to visit the lighthouse one morning on December 5th, when we arrived at the start of the path we were approached by a hungry and pretentious fox. at the beginning of the path the sign says 4 km, NOTHING MORE FALSE, the path foresees a good 5.5 km. it's not a walk but an "ankle-breaking" trek on the beach, during the journey we spotted a school of dolphins, INCREDIBLE!!! after which you have to jump over a high river, and among mussels and fossils you arrive near a strange house. from there a path begins with an adjoining climb to the lighthouse. excruciating gusts of wind accompany you to the lighthouse and once you arrive? surprise!!! the lighthouse is closed and not open until 8pm as reported on Google, but incredibly in front of the door is the enormous skeleton of a whale's head, from the windows of the lighthouse you can see the remains of the whale inside, fantastic!!! BUT IT'S CLOSED! and you go back for a total of 11.5 km of harrowing but amazing walking. is it worth going?
DEPENDS…
DEPENDS…
Written December 5, 2023
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José BarrÃa
Punta Arenas, Chile31 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Beautiful landscape, a lot of forest and vegetation, plenty of bird watching opportunities, you can see the bays and also the mountain range in the background, many ships and boats pass by, the path is well signposted, the walk to the lighthouse takes approximately 1 hour and a half. It is 4km but it is quite slow and exhausting due to the constant path of stones and sand, it becomes a relief to step on firm ground.
Written November 12, 2023
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Donde tomar bus en punta arenas para ir al faro?.
Written March 16, 2019
Hola, habÃa algo cercano para acampar? o locomoción que me lleve al pueblo mas cercano? gracias!
Written January 18, 2018
Puedo ir al faro san isidro u recorrer el sector con mi mascota (perro)...saludos
Written November 4, 2017
Siiii! Yo tengo un pastor alemán y hemos ido 3 veces sin problemas !
Written December 30, 2017
Olá. É possÃvel chegar até o farol de carro (4x4)?
Written August 1, 2016
What is the best way to get to Faro San Isidro from Punta Arenas?
Written October 11, 2015
swaallnyatawakaf
Homs, Syria
"Se puede llegar a él por vÃa marÃtima en bote o embarcación chica o a través de una caminata larga..."
Moved" From the comments Friendly Marcella"
Written October 27, 2016
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