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Tierra del Fuego
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The night Ferdinand Magellan sailed through the Straits that bear his name, he saw the fires of the Selk’nam along the shores. He called the land “Tierra de los Fuegos” — Land of the Fires. The Selk’nam called it Karukinká. Few travelers make it to this end of the Earth. The main island is shaped like a massive jig-saw puzzle piece with a long, westward tail ridged by Cordillera Darwin. It is the largest isle of the archipelago, mostly protected by Alberto de Agostini and Cabo de Hornos National Parks. Across the Beagle Channel from Tierra del Fuego Island is Isla Navarino, home of the world’s southern-most town, Puerto Williams. Highlights of Tierra del Fuego:
Ushuaia is the tourist hub of the island, and by far the most visited part of the region. Its beautiful setting and proliferation of tourist services make it an excellent base from which you can explore the nearby attractions, of which there are many.
Take a boat trip along The Beagle Channel, where you will be surrounded by wildlife on all sides – sealions, whales and birds such as albatross and cormorants all inhabit this area.
The peaks of the Cordillera Darwin also make a good day trip from Ushuaia, with their thick forests and hiking trails.
Likewise, the coastal Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego is not far from Ushuia and delights visitors with its beech forest, rugged peaks and stunning coastline.
Go to the world’s most southerly town, Puerto Williams, which is on Isla Navarino. You can fly there or go by boat.
Places in Tierra del Fuego
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Museo Provincial Fernando Cordero Rusque
Museo Provincial Fernando Cordero Rusque is an impressive village museum. Its half-dozen galleries cover the natural and human history of ...
Onaisín and Estancia Caleta Josefina
Onaisín was the town associated with Estancia Caleta Josefina and part of its extensive holdings, which also included Pueblo Nuevo. ...
Porvenir's Historical Architecture
Porvenir is a good example of Fuegian architecture. Here, the style was made distinctive by the Croatians and Chilotes who ...
Top Rated Hotels
Residencial Dalmacia
The majestic chalet that used to be the home of the Vincente Mimica family is now Residencial Dalmacia. This hostel ...
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Hostal El Chispa
Once upon a time this was the house that Nicolás Sieckovic built. It later was home for many decades to ...
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Hostería Yendegaia
Another one of Porvenir’s historic houses, this time the mansion of Croatian immigrant Doimo Tafra Popovic which was built in ...
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Top Rated Restaurants
Restaurant, Hostería Yendegaia
Hostería Yendegaia not only does a first-class job on providing lodging for travelers coming to Porvenir, but also in feeding ...
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Restaurant, Hotel Rosas
The restaurant of Hotel Rosas is a popular place to eat for both locals and tourists alike. Its menu features ...
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Club Croata
Club Croata is the meeting place for Porvenir’s Croatian community, though anyone is welcomed to partake of the delicious food ...
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