Glacier in sunlight

Punta Arenas and Ushuaia

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February 15th 2010
Punta Arenas and Ushuaia Actually, Punta Arenas (sand point, in Spanish) is our last stop on the mainland of Chile. We have scenic sailing to the port of Ushuaia, Argentina which is the last stop before heading around the Horn and south to Antarctica. The weather is overcast and nippy with temps in the 40’s and occasional bursts of sun peaking through, especially around the glaciers where the ... read more

South America » Argentina

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more