This strait in the extreme southwest of Chile is in the heart of the Alberto Agostini National Park. It allows you to catch up with the Beagle Channel, a passage which avoids crossing the dangerous Cape Horn so dreaded by sailors.
Landscapes of Chilean Patagonia
Although this place may be called the Avenue des Baleines, it is not an ideal observation point. Whales are primarily marine mammals that are always on the move. Therefore, there is no guarantee of encountering them. And if by some miracle we were to see them, they might not be very demonstrative. Because they use this place as a corridor, Whale Avenue is, therefore, primarily a place of passage.
How do you get to Tierra del Fuego and Whale Avenue?
To admire the Strait of Whale Avenue and its phantasmagorical landscapes, you have to embark at Punta Arenas. The continuation is an unforgettable cruise in Chilean Antarctic Patagonia. A journey through the fjords from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, passing by the famous Cape Horn. After boarding in Punta Arenas, you will leave at night for an unforgettable cruise of a few days in Tierra del Fuego. And at the beginning of the third day, you will have the incredible chance to sail through a deserted place in Tierra del Fuego.
The breathtaking landscapes of the Whale Avenue in Chilean Patagonia
Along the fjords and the coastline, it is possible to see glaciers and waterfalls. An incredible spectacle, so much so that one would pitch one’s tent for a few days. Just to observe this amazing spectacle. “And listen to the sound of that deep silence.”
During the few hours we spent in Whale Avenue, we only came across one ship. The wind was strong enough for an albatross to grace us with its presence.
Article realized in cooperation with the Australis company, the specialist of cruises in Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn between Chile and Argentina. Departure from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia in five days and four nights and vice versa. To find out more go to www.australis.com
photo credits: Yann Vernerie