Cape Horn in Tierra del Fuego
If you cross the Strait of Magellan from Punta Arenas, you will reach Tierra del Fuego, which was so named by Captain Magellan in 1520.
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Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago at the southernmost tip of South America, divided between Argentina and Chile. The main island, Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, is characterized by rugged coasts, glaciers, mountains, and forests. Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city, is regarded as the gateway to Antarctica. Tierra del Fuego is renowned for its wild nature and extreme weather conditions.