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- Destinations
- South America
- Chile
- Chilean Patagonia
- Chilean Tierra del Fuego
Chilean Tierra del Fuego
At the very tip of Patagonia, beyond Chile and even South
America, lies the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego, whose name
translates to 'Land of Fire'. It's a dramatic name for a dramatic
place, as the harsh winds of the sub-polar climate sweep over rocky
mountains, sparse tundra, and hardy forests. Tierra del Fuego is an
increasingly popular ecotravel destination, and adventurous
travellers come to see wildlife that includes sea lions, foxes,
condors, owls, and firecrown hummingbirds. Hiking and camping are
popular activities, and the archipelago offers some of the best
trout fishing in South America.
Much of the tourism in Tierra del Fuego revolves around
'southernmost' things: the port town of Puerto Williams claims to
be the southernmost city in the world, while the southernmost
cathedral and temple are located in Punta Arenas. While Cape Horn
is widely thought to be the southernmost island in South America,
that title actually goes to The Diego Ramírez Islands, which are
nesting grounds for many species of southern seabirds, including
albatross, penguins and petrels.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Spanish.
Money
The local currency is the Chilean Peso (CLP), which is divided
into 100 centavos. Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and to a lesser
extent, American Express, are accepted in most large shops and
hotels. Travellers cheques, particularly in US Dollars, are welcome
in major towns, where there are banks and
cambiosoffering currency exchange services. ATMs are
widely available.
Time
Mainland is GMT -4 (GMT -3 from October to March). Easter
Island is GMT -6 (GMT -5 from October to March).