BEAGLE CHANNEL

The Beagle Channel, also called Onashaga by its original inhabitants, is a channel, strait, or maritime passage that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. The blue colour of its waters, the mountains that outline its coasts, and its biodiversity make it a unique setting. The channel owes its name to the British ship commanded by Fitz Roy, on which the famous naturalist Charles Darwin travelled. The channel was known in the past for the difficulty of navigating it, among its islands and islets and its variable depth. It is located at the latitude of 55° south, between the meridians 71° and 66° west. It extends approximately 240 kilometres along the southern coast of the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego. The entire western area of the channel is within Chile, while the eastern area is shared by Chile and Argentina (Argentina to the north and Chile to the south), forming the border between the two countries. This channel, which connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific, is home to the emblematic Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, a beacon that guides navigators in these challenging waters. This region is notable for its diverse natural variety, where penguins, whales, and other marine species can be spotted. It is a magnificent location that can be captured while sailing, diving, or flying over.