Our tour started from Punta Arenas/Chile and ended in Ushuaia/Argentina. Most parts of 'Fire Land' are only accessible from sea, therefore we booked a cruise on board of the 'M/V Mare Australis'.

Punta Arenas ( 'Sandy Point', named by a British explorer) has about 120000 inhabitants and is located at the 'Strait of Magellan', which connects the Atlantic with the Pacific Ocean.
It was founded in the middle of the 19th century, and became soon a colony of immigration from European countries. The cemetery reflects these roots.

Ushuaia is considered to be the southernmost city of the world. It was originally named by early British colonists after the name that the native Yámana people had for the area. Today it has about 60000 inhabitants.