The southern end of the American continent is a land full of mystic, swept away by constant and stormy winds that force trees to grow inclined to the east. Here the Andes Mountains dive definitely into the Ocean, not before reaching a last highlight at the spectacular Cordillera de Darwin, full of glaciers that descend into the fjords.

Tierra del Fuego is separated from the rest of the continent by the Magellan Strait, discovered in 1520 by the same's name Portuguese voyager. It was a very important maritime connection between Europe and the west coast of the Americas, until the construction of the Panamá channel in the 20th century. To the south, the Beagle channel separates Tierra del Fuego from some smaller islands even farther south, until the last piece of land called Cape Horn. At this point the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet, forming the Drake Pass, which separates Southamerica from Antartica.

There are also several sailboats and motorboats that offer charter trips through the labyrinth of channels, including visits to the Cordillera de Darwin and/or Cape Horn. They have room for 6 to 10 passengers, and the journey can take from 3 to 7 days. It is the most exclusive way to travel around this region, and may be a good option for a family party or group of friends. However, it can be difficult to find a "seat" if travelling alone.
There is no official navigation between Puerto Williams and Ushuaia, in the Beagle channel. But it is not hard to find private boats willing to take passengers across. Depending in the number of people, they can charge between 80 and 150 dollars per person, for this short trip (only a couple hours long).