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Beagle Channel |
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Beagle ChannelChannel to the south of Tierra del Fuego, South America, named after the ship of Charles Darwin's voyage. Three islands at its eastern end, with krill and oil reserves within their 322 km/200 mi territorial waters, and the dependent sector of the Antarctic with its resources, were disputed between Argentina and Chile and awarded to Chile in 1985. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The new Hilton Ushuaia will have meeting and events salons, a gymnasium, a heated pool, restaurant and bar packaged in a property overlooking the Beagle Channel and surrounded by Patagonian forest, says Tom Potter, vice president for Hilton's Latin American operations. Cruises to the Beagle Channel are extremely popular and offer a great way to experience the abundant marine life, mammals, and birds of this popular ecotourism destination. Two expedition vessels will ferry the runners from Ushuaia, Argentina, through the Beagle Channel, across Drake Passage, through the South Shetland Islands and along the Antarctic Peninsula to King George Island. |
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