Faro Les Eclaireurs
Faro Les Eclaireurs
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shifra w
toronto4,651 contributions
Jan 2020
Such a catchy phrase.
Of course, if you are touring in the area, you must have a picture of it.
So, on your voyage through the Beagle Channel by catamaran, the catamaran will stop at this lighthouse and pivot, so everyone on the deck can have photo access to it.
You will also see cormorants, sea lions and penguins on other islands in the Beagle Channel.
Now that you have the iconic picture, you might want to know something about the lighthouse
This lighthouse at the end of the world and the beautiful island on which it lies inspired one of Jules Verne’s lesser known books, "Lighthouse at the End of the World", an adventure story about a tenacious lighthouse keeper and a sadistic band of pirates.The French author started writing the book in 1901 and it was published posthumously in 1905.
The lighthouse is built on the Isla de los Estados island some 29 kilometers from the mainland of Argentina’s southern most province Tierra del Fuego. It is powered by solar power.
The iconic picture, with the mountains in the background, will be lovely, especially on a sunny day.
I was debating how many stars to give Faro Les Eclaireurs
One sees it for only a few minutes in passing.
But, there is only one lighthouse at the end of the world.
If you are lucky enough to be close enough to take a picture of it, you will have done something most of your friends have not.
I give it a five for the bragging rights :).
Of course, if you are touring in the area, you must have a picture of it.
So, on your voyage through the Beagle Channel by catamaran, the catamaran will stop at this lighthouse and pivot, so everyone on the deck can have photo access to it.
You will also see cormorants, sea lions and penguins on other islands in the Beagle Channel.
Now that you have the iconic picture, you might want to know something about the lighthouse
This lighthouse at the end of the world and the beautiful island on which it lies inspired one of Jules Verne’s lesser known books, "Lighthouse at the End of the World", an adventure story about a tenacious lighthouse keeper and a sadistic band of pirates.The French author started writing the book in 1901 and it was published posthumously in 1905.
The lighthouse is built on the Isla de los Estados island some 29 kilometers from the mainland of Argentina’s southern most province Tierra del Fuego. It is powered by solar power.
The iconic picture, with the mountains in the background, will be lovely, especially on a sunny day.
I was debating how many stars to give Faro Les Eclaireurs
One sees it for only a few minutes in passing.
But, there is only one lighthouse at the end of the world.
If you are lucky enough to be close enough to take a picture of it, you will have done something most of your friends have not.
I give it a five for the bragging rights :).
Written February 11, 2020
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Ashish_Negi17
Pune, India1,226 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Its one of the last light house of South Argentina.
Whatever package ypu take to go in sea, every one cover a round of Light house then sea lion and Penguin Island depends on package
Here are few pics
Whatever package ypu take to go in sea, every one cover a round of Light house then sea lion and Penguin Island depends on package
Here are few pics
Written January 4, 2020
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Bazerelli
Waterford, Ireland423 contributions
Jun 2019
I have a great fascination with lighthouses and to get to pass within metres of this and take lots of photos (yes, selfies too) was a big thrill for me. You may think I'm sad but I don't care!
Written September 24, 2019
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PaulAK2011
Anchorage, AK494 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
We were on an all day tour up the Beagle Channel . Our tour guide described the historic importance of the light house in the past. We then circled the light house up close, giving us a chance for photos from all sides and directions. Interesting and scenic if you can see it as part of a channel tour.
Written February 2, 2020
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igalzhzh
Mexico City, Mexico272 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
As I said, the best thing is the boat ride, in my case the fast catamaran, through Beagle’s canal. The lighthouse is regular as any other.
Written January 1, 2019
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Juan Jose A
Mexico City, Mexico95 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
So you take the classic boat ride, you get to see the sea lions ( Lots of them) and be ready for your picture of the lighthouse. If in season definately go to see the penguins ( It has to be in the summer months for the southern hemisphere...)
Written April 12, 2016
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Wally70Tamworth
Tamworth, Australia129 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
A great place to check out from the boat on your Beagle Channel tour and understand how far we were from Antarctica
Argentina's most southerly lighthouse and had an excellent bird watching session while going around it
Argentina's most southerly lighthouse and had an excellent bird watching session while going around it
Written January 19, 2014
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luciana v
Buenos Aires, Argentina68 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
Try to get the Ushuaia Explorer boat, it's the biggest one so it really doesn't move at all while sailing. It's a very nice place and the journey was fantastic.
Written April 1, 2013
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DJ L
Lemont, IL129 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
They call this the Fin del Mundo (End of the World) but it's just the beginning of a beautiful journey through some of Mother Nature's finest scenery. Ushuia is fun to say. And it's proud to be the southern-most city in the known world. They outfit adventurers and fishermen and scientists for trips to Antarctica. But it's also the port where you catch a tour (or drive a car) to Tierra del Fuego National Park, filled with streams, forests and snowcapped mountains. Before you leave, be the first on your block to pose by the End of the World sign in town, right down by the water. Wherever you live, it's pretty far from home!
On the way to the National Park is pretty Ensenada Bay and, a little later, peaceful Roco Lake. You can hike around (my suggestion) or just look around. Take lots of pictures. The charm is its remoteness. There's nobody around but who you brought with you. You can find souvenirs - lots of stuffed penguins and some pretty woven sweaters & ponchos. Buy them here or in little villages. They're a fraction of the price the same things are going for in the airports & big cities.
We went in the middle of South America's summer, and the temperature was about 55°F. So wear layers. And a hat & scarf. If you want to take an amazing journey by rail, try the Tren (train) to the end of the world. Really. Who wouldn't? It's cute and you learn a lot of stories about history and people of the area.
On the way to the National Park is pretty Ensenada Bay and, a little later, peaceful Roco Lake. You can hike around (my suggestion) or just look around. Take lots of pictures. The charm is its remoteness. There's nobody around but who you brought with you. You can find souvenirs - lots of stuffed penguins and some pretty woven sweaters & ponchos. Buy them here or in little villages. They're a fraction of the price the same things are going for in the airports & big cities.
We went in the middle of South America's summer, and the temperature was about 55°F. So wear layers. And a hat & scarf. If you want to take an amazing journey by rail, try the Tren (train) to the end of the world. Really. Who wouldn't? It's cute and you learn a lot of stories about history and people of the area.
Written March 9, 2013
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Shyam Mishra
Kolkata (Calcutta), India387 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Lighthouse at the end of world is very exciting. You will see it at during beagle channel excursion. Probably most scenic lighthouse.
Written July 3, 2024
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Hola, veo por las opiniones que el yate se acerca más que el catamarán a la isla. La pregunta, es: no hay ninguna excursión en la que se pueda descender y ver el faro de cerca?
Written November 15, 2021
No, todas las excursiones se acercan y rodean la isla pero no descienden
Written November 18, 2021
Hola viajamos en julio a Ushuaia quiero que me asesoren si me conviene o no alquilar auto? Gracias
Written January 19, 2020
Hola, por la fecha del viaje, no te conviene alquilar auto. Es mejor manejarse con excursiones y agendarse nĂşmeros de remises por si llegan a necesitar. Feliz Viaje...
Saludos.
Written January 20, 2020
Hola! Viajamos en familia el proximo octubre.. queria saber que tal es el tiempo en esa epoca del año?? Permite hacer excursiones? Tengo nenes pequeños y solo espero que no haga tanto frio! Gracias
Written July 10, 2018
Yo estuve en octubre y hace frĂo . Me tocĂł que el dĂa que salĂamos para el faro nevara por ejemplo.
La embarcación es perfecta, está cubierta y los niños pueden estar dentro.Hay que llevar ropa impermeable. El catamarán se sacude bastante, lo digo por los pequeños (hay que advertirles).
Es un paseo excelente.
Disfruten de nuestro sur.
Written July 11, 2018
Hola muy buenas... se puede hacer el paseo en catamarán por mi cuenta? O hay que contratar si o si excursión? Gracias
Written May 29, 2018
Hola Leo... vos podĂ©s comprar la navegaciĂłn por tu cuenta en el puerto de la ciudad. Hay muchas opciones, catamaranes grandes y algunos barcos mas pequeños de mucha menor cantidad de personas lo que lo hace más personal. De haber oleaje obviamente los mas pequeños se moverán un poco más. No es necesaria ninguna excursiĂłn, la excursiĂłn en sĂ es la navegaciĂłn. Hay varias rutas, de hecho en algunas empresas tienen viajes cortos y largos. Te sugiero que vayas al puerto y te tomes el tiempo de ver quĂ© te gustarĂa mas... de hecho podes pedirles los folletos y sentarte tranquilo a sacar cuentas y ver quĂ© te gustarĂa más .... que te diviertas!!!
Written July 12, 2018
Hola, en septiembre voy a ir a Ushuaia y estoy tratando de comprar las excursiones del Tren y Faro por despegar, pero no aparecen las fechas, alguien sabe por que? O sino, si me pueden sugerir agencias de turismo para hacerlo.
Ademas queria saber si es necesario comprar con tanto tiempo de anticipaciĂłn. Gracias.
Written May 20, 2018
Hola, yo agregarĂa que nunca dejes para el Ăşltimo dĂa la excursiĂłn por el Beagle. Muchas veces se suspenden por el tiempo.
Written June 6, 2018
Buenas tardes a todos, alguien sabe si en el catamarán hay fotógrafo profesional a bordo? Gracias!!
Written October 19, 2016
Si hay fotĂłgrafo profesional que te ayuda a hacer bien las fotos y si quieres te vende un pendrive con tus fotos a un precio razonable
Written May 21, 2018
Porque si el ticket para recorrido en catamaran sale 750 pesos en tripadv lo están ofreciendo a 1700 pesos ???
Written May 28, 2016
Fui en diciembre 2015, la excursión la adquirà en el hotel, el costo fue de 750 pesos. Verifica que incluye lugares incluye el paseo, quizá se deba a eso el costo. saludos.
Written May 29, 2016
Hola Luciana, cuanto te saliĂł esta excursiĂłn? Muchas gracias!
Written March 22, 2016
Yo contraté la opción hasta el faro y nos salió $1000 por adulto y $20 de tasa de embarque. Los menores tienen descuento.
Written September 17, 2017
llegamos el 10, antes vamos al calafate. nos quedamos por 3 dias. que podemos hacer y costos. trineos, orugas, motos de nieve hay ??? gracias
Written June 6, 2015
Hola! en 3 dias podĂ©s ir al Tren del Fin del mundo (tiene un menor costo si vas en el horario de las 12 del mediodĂa), visitar la Carcel, la parte remodelada y la que quedĂł original. Imperdible la navegaciĂłn por el canal de Beagle. Esta Ăşltima tiene un costo de $500 aprox. Lago Fagnano tambiĂ©n es muy lindo, yo esta Ăşltima vez no fuĂ.
No dejes de comer centolla en La cantina de Freddy!
Written June 12, 2015
b, noches podrian enviarme precio, salida , duraciĂłn de esta excrsion, tienen al "faro fin del mundo,maritima islas de lobos, city tours,, tren fin del mundo, agradecerĂa me envien lo solicitado anteriormente, ya que viajo enbreve y quiero confirmar , m, gracias Zulma
Written March 20, 2015
Hola Zulma! Hice este viaje en enero y habrĂ© pagado unos 500$ la navegaciĂłn por el canal de Beagle y 440$ el tren del fin del mundo. Las 2 excursiones se pueden pagar con tarjeta de crĂ©dito o dĂ©bito (recordá que en Ushuaia no pagas IVA). Con respecto al city tour creo que hay un bus turĂstico. Entrá a la página de la oficina de turismo y ahĂ te van a orientar para hacer reservas. Suerte con tu viaje!
Written March 25, 2015
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