Beagle Channel, a Fuegian experience at the end of the world

With more than 200 miles, the Beagle Channel connects the Atlantic with the Pacific, and is considered one of the most imposing landscapes in Ushuaia. Tourists from all over the world arrive to visit the Tierra del Fuego National Park, the Emerald Lagoon and the Martial Glacier.

Undoubtedly, the most popular excursion for tourists arriving with family is the visit to the Beagle Channel. From the tourist port, boats depart daily that manage to tour it in 4 hours and allow you to contemplate virgin forests and various islets.

The tour includes a tour of Alicia Island and Wolves, where you can see colonies of this species. Also the Island of the Birds, home to royal and imperial cormorants, and the Bridges Islands, rich in marine diversity.

A mandatory stop is the Lighthouse of the End of the World “Les Eclaireus”, considered the most emblematic place in the city. This window to the sea is the oldest in Argentina (1884), and is an ideal setting for taking panoramic photographs.

From October to March, Martillo Island joins this visit, where tourists can visit the colony of Magellanic penguins. Modern walkways allow visitors to explore the area and experience this experience in first person.

When did you Go?

A interesting fact is that the tour to the Beagle Channel can be done in all seasons of the year. The price ranges from $3700 to $4500, depending on the route and the type of boat. While all tourists must pay a port fee of $40, the good news is that minors from 4 years do not pay.

Laura Exposito

Madrynense y argentina. Lic. en RRPP (UP), especializada en Comunicación e Identidad Corporativa (UNIR) y docente universitaria. Apasionada por la comunicación en todas sus expresiones, porque como dice Paul Watzlawick “Todo Comunica”… las palabras, las reacciones y nuestro cuerpo. Mi desafío profesional es cuidar de “ese todo”, aportando mis conocimientos y gestionando las herramientas necesarias para que las comunicaciones fluyan como las olas del mar.