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Tierra del Fuego is the southernmost inhabited islands in the world, and is divided between Argentina and Chile. This archipelago has an impressive natural beauty.

The Tierra del Fuego is located near the Strait of Magellan. Its most famous is the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, often simply known as Isla Grande.

The curious thing about this island is almost always maintains a fixed temperature, which ranges between 0 and 9 º C throughout the year, and it is usual to enjoy the snow in summer. The island is known for its huge variety of animals and plants, with thousands of species spread throughout the islands.

Most of the islands belong to Chile, while another part belongs to Argentina. On the Chilean side the cities of Grande Island Porvenir and Puerto Williams on Isla Navarino, while in Argentina highlights the city of Ushuaia and Rio Grande.

The Cordillera Darwin is located in this region, and many of his majestic mountains are covered with glaciers that reach the same ocean. The highest mountain is Mount Darwin, 2.488 meters high.

This archipelago is covered by silver and curious species of animals. They emphasize their forests, filled with all sorts of trees and flora, and fauna inhabited by such rare species like parakeets, penguins, gulls, guanacos, foxes, orcas, kingfishers, condors, owls and hummingbirds. In its rivers trout also inhabit almost nine kilos of weight, especially in the Rio Grande and the stunning Lago Fagnano. Its parks attract thousands of people who want to visit this remote corner of the world.

Ushuaia is the capital of the province of Argentina in this region. It is also the southernmost city in the world. Ushuaia is situated on the shores of an enormous bay, near the Beagle Channel. From all parts of the city you can see the majestic mountains Marcial.

The Port of Ushuaia is a major commercial port is always full of tourists, since many cruises start here and travel by van expedition to Antarctica. The Puerto Brisighelli is a marina from where you started almost all the boat trips. Other sites that stand out in the region, we can enhance the enormous National Park Tierra del Fuego, founded in 1960, which was close for more than 60 kilometers and 630 square kilometers, and the famous Bay Lapataia. One of the most famous is the road trip on the Train at the End of the World, a train connecting the city with the park.

Every year in this city, marks the Ushuaia International Festival, a festival dedicated to music that appeals to many orchestras around the world. The region is also known for its food, which include delicious seafood dishes taken from the ocean and nearby rivers, and delicious Patagonian lamb roasts. Food Festival highlights the region, which is dedicated to organizing tours to the restaurants with rich dishes throughout the region.

In Ushuaia is also Yamana Museum, dedicated to the culture and life of the ancient inhabitants of this region, like other museums dedicated to former British and Argentine people, its history, its past as no man’s land its establishment as a prison, his past as a naval base of Almirante Berisso, tourism and growth and ultimately became a national park. Another site that attracts many tourists is the Lighthouse of Les Eclaireurs, and a curious fact is that sometimes blends in with the Lighthouse at the End of the World that was popularized by Jules Verne’s novel of the same name.

There are several ski areas, since the city is in the mountains. The Cerro Castor, an ideal place for skiing with the lower tracks which are just 200 meters from sea level, or the Martial Glacier, a glacier where you can ski even in summer, as the ski lifts operating in both sides. There is also a great selection of trails ideal for those who are passionate about hiking. Nature lovers will enjoy the natural park of Ushuaia and thousands of species of trees, plants and animals found there, as well as its breathtaking scenery.

Amami archipelago consists of eight islands in total of which Amami Oshima is the largest. Its name comes from the creator goddess Amamikiyo, believed to have descended on the shores of Kudaka-Jima, to build the seven sites sacred way.

Flora and fauna
Known by some as “The Galapagos Islands Japan, Amami Oshima has earned his nickname because of the incredible variety of flora and fauna that abounds in subtropical forests. Its clear waters and colorful coral reefs make it the ideal destination for diving.

If you enter the sea, you will see the unique varieties of fish and lobsters and all kinds of aquatic plants, even large quantities of mangroves.

On land, most of the island is covered by forests where many species of exotic birds, which attract the attention of thousands of amateur and professional photographers who visit every year Amami Oshima to take a snapshot. We can find also Amami rabbits and snakes Habu, two endangered species that occur rarely.

Folklore
Amami Oshima Island is also known for its peculiar folklore. Its songs abundant use of string and percussion instruments, and are usually happy, calling the dance.

During the summer the old calendar (mainly in August) there are successive events where the people sing and dance to your music distinctive native to worship the gods of the sea.

Gastronomy
The local foods that are far from typical Japanese recipes, ingredients are allowed between the presences of fruits like mango, thanks to the tropical climate of the area.

They especially poultry recipes steamed with mushrooms, which are usually accompanied by a delicious liqueur that achieve based on sugar cane juice and rice.

Amami Park
Near Airport Amami, Amami Park is a theme park to appreciate the history, culture and nature of this island and the archipelago. Also presented are works by artists known and projected in high definition.

Within the Amami Park you can visit the Museum Tribute Isson Tanaka, displaying the works of this painter born in Tokyo and established on the island of Amami Oshima in his last years of life in which he learned to portray the natural landscapes that distinguish this territory.

Services & Amenities
For those looking for a beach destination, but they fear to be completely removed from civilization, Amami Oshima is an excellent choice: idyllic beaches offer all the services that any traveler needs, as well as restaurants and souvenir shops.

With over 700 square kilometers, the island has several towns where travelers can stay, including the most important city, the namesake Amami.