Cabo Polonio Lighthouse
Faro de Cabo Polonio
A white lighthouse built in 1881. Climb it for views over the dunes, the fishing village and the sea lion rocks. It is the landmark of Cabo Polonio.
The lighthouse stands about 26 m tall on the granite headland southeast of the village. It is a Uruguayan national historic monument. For a small fee you can climb the spiral staircase to the top and take in a 360-degree view of the beaches on both sides of the headland, the scattered colourful huts and the Torres Islands offshore. The village has no power grid, so it is pitch dark at night. The lighthouse beam sweeping across the starry sky is the iconic memory of this place. Opening hours vary by season and are extended into the evening in summer.
Opening hours
About 10:00 am–sunset (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Sea Lion Colony (Lobería)
- Cabo Polonio Village
- Playa La Calavera (Playa Norte)
- Playa Sur
- Cabo Polonio Dunes & 4x4 Truck Ride
- Barra de Valizas
- Laguna de Castillos & Monte de Ombúes
- Aguas Dulces