Tierra
del Fuego is an archipielago bordering the Strait of Magellan
on the north, Chile on the west, the Atlantic ocean on the
east, and the Beagle Channel and the Atlantic ocean on the
south. The Andes range crossing the island presents the
characteristics of Patagonian steppe with the typical mountain
landscape with lakes and forests.
To the south west of Ushuaia peninsula, in the Beagle channel,
is Isla de los Lobos, previously called Kashuma in Selknam
language.
Drake Passage separates the American and Antarctic continents
south of Tierra del Fuego archipielago.
Tierra del Fuego possesses the deep water natural port closest
to Antarctica and the most modern airport in the country,
for what it is called "the gateway to Antarctica".
Ushuaia is capital of the province and the city farthest
south in the world at 54º 46' S. Its name in Yamana
language means "bay penetrating west". It extends
along the shore of the Beagle Channel in Argentina, between
the rivers Olivia and Pipo, with the background of the Martial
range.
Ushuaia offers imposing views, a natural deep sea port,
and beautiful virgin places only some minutes from the urban
area.
The city is very picturesque, with old wooden houses of
steep metal sheet roofs to avoid snow accumulation. The
main street, San Martín, paralel to the coast of
the channel, with elegant shops selling imported products,
can be visited in "the farthest south city in the world".
When you walk along the coast of Ushuaia or sail the Beagle,
you will understand the meaning of the aboriginal voice:
USH means "at the end" and WUAIA means "bay,
cove or port", i.e. "bay penetrating west".
Tierra
del Fuego is an archipielago bordering the Strait of Magellan
on the north, Chile on the west, the Atlantic ocean on the
east, and the Beagle Channel and the Atlantic ocean on the
south. The Andes range crossing the island presents the
characteristics of Patagonian steppe with the typical mountain
landscape with lakes and forests.