Lake Fagnano
Timaukel, Tierra del Fuego
Locations in Lake Fagnano
Different colors characterize the landscape of Lake Fagnano depending on the time of year you visit it. As winter approaches, you will see it under an abundant layer of snow and the surrounding trees painted white. In the warmer seasons, hues vary between blue, green, red and even yellow. Over 98 km long, it is the largest lake of glacial origin in Tierra del Fuego, and Chilean access is from the central-southern part of the archipelago, along roads with forests, lakes and mountains. With strong waves, it resembles a freshwater sea.
Featured in Lake Fagnano
View of mountains, rivers flowing into the lake, Patagonian forests and vegetation, powerful scenery.
Location
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Location type
Landscape, Lakes, Mountain, Trails, Roads
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Road type
Good condition gravel , in winter only using chains and 4×4 , heavy snowfall although the roads are kept clear using machinery .
Filming Feasibility
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Challenging
It is one of the southernmost points of the island, with connectivity difficulties inherent to this area. Almost no hotels, only a few lodges and the Estancia Lago Fagnano, which has facilities on the shores of the lake, enabling logistics that involve filming on the lake or overlooking the mountain range.
Parking: Yes
Distance from Santiago
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By Bahia Chilota
3 hrs. flight, 2 hrs. boat journey, 4 hrs. and 40 minutes.
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By Bahia Azul
- 3 hrs. flight, 2 hrs. 30 x route 9N to Cruce Punta Delgada.
- 45 minute boat journey to Bahía Azul and then 5 hrs.
Tierra del Fuego, Magallanes
-54.49984, -68.73216
Climate
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Months of more light
Between November and April between 17 and 12 hrs of daylight.
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Months of less light
Between June and August 7hrs
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Month of highest elevation of the sun
December +60.02º
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Month of lowest elevation of the sun
June +13.15º
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Windy months
December to March.
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Rainy month
Between May and September.
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Less windy month
Between April and August.
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Snow
Between June and August.
Hospitality
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Parador Ruffin
Distance to site
2 hrs.Base Camp option
Yes -
Lodge Deseado
Distance to site
30 MinutesBase Camp option
Yes -
Estancia Lago Fagnano
Distance to site
On locationBase Camp option
Yes
Communication
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Local Network
Satellite only
Tips
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Clothing
3 Layers rainproofed, gaiters, gloves -
Footwear
Goratex comfortable hiking -
UV Protection
Always -
Physical condition
Low level requirement
Tourist activities / Links
Recommended rolling size
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Small: 5 to 15 people.
Recommended -
Medium: 20 to 50 people.
Recommended -
Large: 50 to 200 people.
Possible but accommodation and logistical difficulties
