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The Lighthouse at the End of the World: An Unforgettable Place in Argentina

The Lighthouse at the End of the World: An Unforgettable Place in Argentina


 If you decide to do an internship in Argentina, you will discover that it is not only work and no fun! There are plenty of fantastic places to visit in the country, and one of them is the Lighthouse at the End of the World, also known as San Juan de Salvamento’s Lighthouse. This is the oldest lighthouse in Argentina and the first lighthouse in history that was built on southern waters. Even though it was built in 1884, it was not until 1905 that it became known as the Lighthouse at the End of the World Lighthouse thanks to the homonymous novel by Jules Verne. At that time, the lighthouse represented the entrance to “the unknown” since the boats were entering Antarctica.












This architectural monument is located on a bay in Isla de los Estados, an island about 160 miles away from Ushuaia, which is the capital city of the province of Tierra del Fuego and the southernmost city in the world. The Lighthouse at the End of the World presents an octagonal formation, which was something unusual in the era in which it operated. It had 7 oil lamps, which illuminated the voyage of those sailors who were venturous enough to navigate through the cold Antarctic waters.

This lighthouse is more than a century old and the passage of time caused its structure to weaken, leaving today only the remains of what was once the original lighthouse. A replica of the lighthouse was emplaced in 1997, in honor of Jules Verne. The new lighthouse is currently located in the same place where the original was and today it still serves as a guide to sailors.


How can I get to the lighthouse at the end of the world?


Currently few or almost no tours reach the Lighthouse at the End of the World. The reason for this is simple: the climate is so extreme and there are not many people who can stand it. However, there are boats that go to the Island of Lobos that navigate near the lighthouse. All tours that include a trip to Isla de Lobos will allow you to see the awestruck majesty of the lighthouse at a distance. If you can stand the freezing winds during the boat tour, you will be rewarded with the most beautiful view of the lighthouse at the end of the world.


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