Beagle Channel
The Beagle Channel is between islands covering a much larger area; to the north lies Argentine-Chilean Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, to the south Hoste, Navarino,
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The channel, trending east-west, is about 150 miles (240 km) long and 3 to 8 miles wide; it separates the archipelago's main island to the north from Navarino, Hoste, and other smaller islands to the south. The Beagle Channel (Spanish: Canal del Beagle; Yahgan: Onašaga) is a strait in the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago, on the extreme southern tip of South America between Chile and Argentina. The landscapes of Ushuaia are one of the most beautiful in Argentina, and the excursion to the Beagle Canal, a must-see for those visiting the Fueguina province. There is no doubt that navigating the famous Beagle Channel is a lifetime dream for many people. At its western end the channel splits into two branches that encircle Isla Gordon.
