Faro Cabo Raper, Maritime navigation lighthouse in Taitao Peninsula, Aysén Region, Chile.
Faro Cabo Raper is a maritime navigation lighthouse located on the Taitao Peninsula in Aysén Region. The structure stands 14 meters tall and sends out regular light signals to guide ships traveling along this section of the Chilean coast.
Engineer George Slight directed the construction starting in 1900, though operations did not begin until 1914. The lighthouse was built to improve safety for ships navigating these challenging waters.
Chilean Navy personnel live here year-round to keep operations running smoothly. They have adapted to the reality of living in this isolated location far from towns and other communities.
This location is extremely remote and requires careful planning before visiting. Access is best during the warmer months when weather conditions are more stable and predictable.
A narrow-gauge railway using the Decauville system was built in 1913 to transport supplies up to the structure. The locomotive stopped working in 1921, but traces of the track remain visible in the landscape.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Carretera Austral
231.2 km
Catedral de Mármol
231.8 km
Patagonia National Park
257.1 km
Mount Hudson
233.4 km
Puerto Río Tranquilo
227 km
Laguna San Rafael National Park
155.4 km
Northern Patagonian Ice Field
164.1 km
Caleta Tortel
193.8 km
Port Aguirre
245.1 km
San Rafael Glacier
138.2 km
Monte San Valentin
176.6 km
Parque Nacional Isla Guamblín
221.8 km
Exploradores Glacier
191.9 km
Nef Glacier
182.4 km
Campamento minero Puerto Cristal
249.3 km
Jorge Montt Glacier
236.8 km
Lago Cochrane Nature Reserve
247.1 km
Arenales
170.3 km
San Quintín Glacier
119.7 km
Bernardo Glacier
246 km
Colonia Glacier
182.6 km
Steffen Glacier
164.1 km
Monumento natural Cinco Hermanas
251.2 km
Mitchell Fjord
217 km
Estero Quitralco
199.2 km
Leones Glacier
183.5 km
Grosse Glacier
172.4 km
Glaciar Exploradores
189.6 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes