Place to visit
Punta Dungeness Lighthouse, Argentina: what it is and when to go
Punta Dungeness Lighthouse is a lighthouse of Chile in Argentina. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in June, 7 h 28. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse of Chile · Architecture
- Where
- Argentina
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- USH Ushuaia, 273 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -52.39497, -68.4312
What it is and where
Punta Dungeness Lighthouse is a lighthouse of Chile in Argentina. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -52.39497, -68.4312; the nearest main airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH, Ushuaia), 273 km as the crow flies. How to get around Argentina (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Argentina. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Punta Dungeness Lighthouse is October to April.
- JanBest time16:03
- FebBest time14:23
- MarBest time12:29
- AprBest time10:21
- MayPossible8:30
- JunPossible7:28
- JulPossible7:54
- AugPossible9:31
- SepPossible11:37
- OctBest time13:41
- NovBest time15:34
- DecBest time16:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in June, 7 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Argentina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Argentina
To enter Argentina there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book Patagonia's refuges and transfers”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Argentina checklist. Currency: Argentine peso (ARS); plugs: Type C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter for the three flat-pin plug); emergencies: 911 for everything · 101 police · 107 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Nombre de JesúsHistory7.2 km
- Cabo Vírgenes LighthouseLighthouse in Argentina8.6 km
- Faro Cabo Espíritu SantoLighthouse in Chile32 km
- Magallanes LighthouseLighthouse in Argentina32 km
- Posesion lighthouseLighthouse in Chile38 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Argentina guide.
More in Argentina: Architecture
- Obelisco de Buenos Aires: Iconic historical monument in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Puente de la Mujer: pedestrian bridge in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Torre Monumental: clock tower in Buenos Aires
- Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse: lighthouse in Argentina
- Pirámide de Mayo: monument in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Rosario-Victoria Bridge: bridge in Argentina
Every Argentina place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Punta Dungeness Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse of Chile in Argentina. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Punta Dungeness Lighthouse?
October to April. In December there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in June, 7 h 28.
How do you get to Punta Dungeness Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH), 273 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Argentina is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Argentina map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Nombre de Jesús, Cabo Vírgenes Lighthouse, Faro Cabo Espíritu Santo. The rest is in the Argentina guide.
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