Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve Travel Guide

Trek Zone

National park

Facts and practical information

Located in the Magallanes region of Chile, the Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve is a remote and rugged area that offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the untamed beauty of the southernmost tip of South America. This UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, including several species of penguins, albatrosses, and other seabirds, as well as unique plant species that have adapted to the harsh conditions of the region.

One of the main attractions of the Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve is the chance to visit Cape Horn itself, the southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. The Cape is known for its notoriously treacherous waters and unpredictable weather, but visitors can experience the thrill of standing at the "end of the earth" and taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding ocean and rugged coastline.

In addition to its natural beauty, the Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve also offers opportunities for cultural experiences, as visitors can learn about the history of the region and its significance as a key navigational point for sailors throughout history. The nearby Wulaia Bay is home to a museum and cultural center that provides insight into the indigenous peoples who once inhabited the area, as well as the European explorers who first charted these waters.

Alternative names: Elevation: 1362 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°15'0"S, 69°30'0"W

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MagallanesChile

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Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve Top Attractions

Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve Attractions - What to See and Explore

Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Almirantazgo Fjord, Agostini Fjord, Fueguino, Beagle Channel. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Nature • Natural attraction • Fjord
Almirantazgo Fjord
Almirantazgo Fjord, also known as Almirantazgo Sound or Admiralty Sound, is a Chilean fjord located in the far south of the country at 54°19′S 69°30′W.
Nature • Natural attraction • Fjord
Agostini Fjord
Agostini Fjord, also known as Agostini Sound, is a fjord in Tierra del Fuego that separates two branches of the Cordillera Darwin, the Cordón Navarro in the southwest and the mountain range that includes Monte Buckland in the northeast.
Nature • Natural attraction • Volcano
Fueguino
Fueguino is a volcanic field in Chile. The southernmost volcano in the Andes, it lies on Tierra del Fuego's Cook Island and also extends over nearby Londonderry Island. The field is formed by lava domes, pyroclastic cones, and a crater lake.

Day trips

Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Monte Bove (Yendegaia National Park), Mount Darwin (Alberto de Agostini National Park), Cook Island (Alberto de Agostini National Park).

31 milesNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Bove, Yendegaia National Park
Monte Bove is an ice-capped mountain at the eastern end of the Cordillera Darwin, Chile. The summit was reached for the first time in 1963 by a team led by Eric Shipton. The second recorded ascent of Monte Bove was made in 1990.
35 milesN
Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Darwin, Alberto de Agostini National Park
Mount Darwin is a peak in Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego forming part of the Cordillera Darwin, the southernmost range of the Andes, just to the north of the Beagle Channel.
39 milesNW
Area
Cook Island, Alberto de Agostini National Park
Cook Island, also known as London Island, is an island located in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. It lies west of Gordon Island, south of O'Brien Island and east of Londonderry Island at the head of Cook Bay, within the Alberto de Agostini National Park.
39 milesNE
Park
Yendegaia National Park project, Yendegaia National Park
The Yendegaia National Park is a national park project in Chile. The project was launched in 2011 but was halted in February 2013 by the Comptroller General of Chile. The reason for the halting was the lack of documents about watercourses and the a delay in consults with neighboring Yaghan communities.
35 milesN
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Cordillera Darwin, Alberto de Agostini National Park
The Cordillera Darwin is an extensive mountain range mantled by an ice field that is located in Chile.