Patagonia Argentina

Southern Patagonia

It is the southernmost province of Argentina, bordered on the north by the Strait of Magellan, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and south by the Beagle Channel.
Its main feature is that here the relief of mountains and sea meet. It is divided into two, similar to the northern steppe, and the south with a landscape of mountains, lakes and forests (beech). From east to west across the Andes.
Its economy is based on the exploitation of oil and sheep farming takes place in large rooms. The farm, started in the nineteenth century.
In the south of the island, dedicated to the logging of beech wood.
In Ushuaia tourism is developed and Rio Grande fishing for salmon in Lapataia crab is removed.
The Tierra del Fuego was discovered by Magellan in 1520, he was the first to sail the strait which now bears his name. Many adventurers inspected the area looking for gold.
Before Europeans arrived, this region was inhabited by Aboriginal or Selkman Onas and Yamana. The latter, inhabited islands and channels. Vivian in canoes and huts. Advantage whale bones for making utensils to build canoes and then traps for birds. These two ethnic groups violently disappeared with the arrival of man.
Everyone wants to visit Ushuaia , the southernmost city on the planet or take a stroll through the magnificent Beagle Channel, observing penguins, seals and cormorants.
It is also possible to see the Glacier Martial, and walk the trails closer.
The key locations are: Ushuaia and Rio Grande.

Climate: Summer min.: 6 ° C, max. : 18 º C. Winter: min.: - 15 º C and max.: 3 º C.