Faro de Punta del Este
Faro de Punta del Este
Faro de Punta del Este
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KarenM1_10
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan1,042 contributions
Feb 2023
The lighthouse is located inland. You cannot enter, just take photos from the outside. The Lady of the Candle Church is adjacent to the lighthouse. If you are in the area, stop by for a photo. If not, in my opinion, it is not worth the trip.
Written 26 May 2023
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1victor
Long Jetty, 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 5 March 2020
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Javier C.
San Salvador, El Salvador881 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 14 October 2018
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MinistryGM
Buenos Aires, Argentina410 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 16 March 2020
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ruthandvern
Wilton, CA15,978 contributions
July 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 27 July 2019
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Jerome G
Coppell, TX602 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 28 December 2018
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JeLundgren
Dubai, United Arab Emirates654 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 20 December 2018
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Ruth B
Buenos Aires, Argentina85 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 2 May 2017
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Ville K
Helsinki, Finland77 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 6 December 2015
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saltacity
Weinheim, Germany1,142 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 4 March 2015
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Hola, qué valor tiene la entrada al faro?, Se puede ir de forma particular, sin guías?
Written 21 January 2019
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.
Written 22 January 2019
Não. Você nem entra na área do farol.
Written 6 December 2018
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