Isla Navarino

Here you find important information on Isla Navarino – Tierra del Fuego!

The island Isla Navarino is one of the many islands of Tierra del Fuego and is situated directly at the Beagel Channel. Its population – about 2,200 people live here - is concentrated primarily in the communal capital Puerto Williams - the southernmost commune in Chile and the world. When strolling through this pristine fishing-village you are indeed under the impression of being at the end of the world. Only half of the people, who live on the island stay for the long cold winter; they make their income from catching and selling the extremely expensive Centolla (type of king crab).

Isla Navarino, caught by the spell of many myths, is inviting adventurers and trekkers to explore its incredible landscape by foot.

Arrival

Airplane

Aerovías DAP

Several times a week from/to Punta Arenas - Puerto Williams

Aeroclub Ushuaia

Ushuaia-Puerto Williams (at least 2 persons)

Boat

Transbordadora Austral Broom>

Every Saturday ferry from Punta Arenas to Puerto Williams

Turismo SIM

Catamaran and boats/ferries from Ushuaia to Puerto Williams

Points of interest/Main attractions

Kipa-Akar: Visit Villa Ukika, a former settlement of native tribes. Here you can purchase original craft & arts from the Yamana Indians who were the first settlers on the island.

You can reach it by foot if you follow the coastline eastwards (approx. 15 minutes).

Museo Martin Gusinde: Museum that displays the culture of the Yamana tribes as well as fauna & flora of the region.

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am – 1 pm and 2.30 pm – 7 pm,

Weekends 2.30 pm – 6.30 pm

Phone: 621 043, Address: Cnr Araguay & Gusinde

Cerro Bandera: Day-hiking trip to Cerro Bandera (elevation 590 m). Start hiking at the same spot that leads to the Isla Navarino Circuit.

Yacht Club Micalvi: If you enjoy a fresh draft-beer, go to the traditional yacht club Micalvi in the evenings. Closed from June to August.