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Cabo Polonio

Cabo Polonio combines a small settlement with dunes, coast and protected wildlife areas. Getting there is part of the experience: visitors can use authorized vehicles from Puerta del Polonio or walk from Barra de Valizas.

Authorized vehicle crossing the dune access route to Cabo Polonio.
Photo by Valbel Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Dune landscape and Atlantic coast.
  • Playa Sur, the lighthouse and Playa de la Calavera.
  • Sea lion and fur seal observation from designated areas.
Cabo Polonio
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Sea lions on rocks near the Cabo Polonio lighthouse.
Photo by Ferizqui Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Travel atlas

Articles in Cabo Polonio

Guides to this place

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Cabo Polonio

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Guides to this place

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Authorized vehicle crossing the dune access route to Cabo Polonio.

Cabo Polonio Access from Route 10 or Barra de Valizas

In Cabo Polonio, the way in shapes the experience. Compare the authorized transfer from Route 10 with the walk from Barra de Valizas, and choose according to your time, luggage and tolerance for sand.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026