The FitzRoy commemorative monument at Bahía Wulaia on Navarino Island, Chile.
Photo Credit: “Placa Wulaia-2005.JPG” by Juan Francisco Lecaros Menéndez / Cruceros Australis, CC BY-SA 3.0
A panoramic view of the Beagle Channel from the Wulaia viewpoint on Navarino Island, Chile.
Photo Credit: Photo: Felipe Gera / Marca Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Located on the western coast of Navarino Island in southern Chile, Bahía Wulaia is a sheltered bay along the Murray Channel. Once home to one of the region’s most important Yaghan settlements, the bay later became a meeting place between the Yaghan people and European explorers. Today, visitors can follow heritage trails through the surrounding forest and enjoy sweeping views of the bay and the islands of Tierra del Fuego.
Other Popular Destinations in Chile
Santiago
Flanked by the Chilean Coast Range and the snowy Andes, Chile's largest metropolis offers a dazzling array of sights and attractions for visitors to pursue. Mirrored skyscrapers, 16th-century churches, hip cafes, dance clubs... and did we mention the delicious Chilean cuisine?
Punta Arenas
A favorite stop on South American and Antarctic cruises, Punta Arenas lies within the spectacular system of fjords that dot the coast of Chile. La Cruz Hill affords commanding views of the Straits of Magellan. Visit Punta Arenas for fascinating museums, quaint restaurants filled with fresh Chilean eats, and ample opportunity to watch local penguins!
