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Trekking to the historic Cabo San Pablo Lighthouse

Close to our farm you can find the historic Cabo San Pablo Lighthouse, one of the most iconic landmarks of this remote part of Tierra del Fuego.

If you are up for it you can go for a nice walk along the shoreline to the lighthouse. The Atlantic Ocean, the strong winds and the wide empty beaches create a feeling of space and isolation that is hard to describe. Along the way you may spot guanacos, seabirds and the old Desdémona shipwreck resting quietly on the beach below.

The lighthouse was built in the 1940s to help guide ships navigating these difficult Atlantic waters, a coastline long known for strong winds, changing weather and shipwrecks. From the hill where the faro stands, you have wide views over the ocean, the surrounding estancias, the beach and our own property below.

In December 1949, a seismic movement bent the tower, forcing the removal of the illumination equipment and the deactivation of the signal. Today, the lighthouse no longer operates, but it remains standing as a quiet reminder of the history of this coast and the people who once lived and worked in these isolated conditions.

The faro has become a symbol of Cabo San Pablo itself; remote, weathered and deeply connected to the landscape around it. On windy days, standing there overlooking the Atlantic, you truly feel the raw spirit of Tierra del Fuego.