Falklands, South Georgia & Valdes Peninsula: in the Heart of the Wilderness

Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, is located on the Beagle Channel, where soaring mountains, ice-blue glaciers, and an historic lighthouse create an ideal backdrop. The capital of the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego, it was first settled by British missionaries. During the first half of the 20th C the major building of the city was a prison, built by the Argentinian government for repeat offenders and serious criminals, as the subpolar oceanic climate made escape difficult. Read more about Ushuaia, Argentina

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Port Stanley is the capital and only town in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). It is located on the isle of East Falkland, on a north-facing slope, south of Stanley Harbour, in one of the wettest parts of the islands. It is very easy to see most of the islands’ worthwhile sites on a short walking tour. Read more about Port Stanley, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Carcass Island is the largest of the West Point Island Group of the Falkland Islands. In its 100 plus years of habitation it has had three environmentally conscious owners, and the subsequent absence of cats and rats has made the luxuriant, well established hedges and trees an attractive home to a wide variety of birdlife. Read more about Carcass Island, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Saunders Island, NW of West Falkland, is still run as a sheep farm. Saunders Island Settlement, with one listed building known as Stone House, lies on the east coast. There are varied habitats, including wetland and permanent lakes, areas of dune formations and extensive steep cliff slopes. Read more about Saunders Island, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Steeple Jason Island is a small island west of Grand Jason Island, part of the Jason Islands that are, in turn, part of the Falkland Island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the "Islas los Salvajes" in Spanish. The islands are uninhabited nature reserves. Read more about Steeple Jason Island, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

West Point Island is one of the Falkland Islands lying west of West Falkland. Once a popular site for slaughtering seals, it is now owned by the Napier family and run as a sheep farm and tourist attraction. With a population consisting of only four people, visitors are fascinated to see their little home and appreciate their self-sufficiency. Read more about West Point, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Camarones is a small fishing port on the bay of the same name in Chubut Province, Argentina. The Patagonian hinterland is barren, with some grasses and small shrubs, and the coastline is generally rocky. The location a beautiful view of the Patagonian Atlantic coast, surrounded by a very special landscape, where the marine blue of the ocean contrasts with the multi-coloured rocks. Read more about Camarones, Argentina

Puerto Madryn is a city in the province of Chubut, one of the most sheltered places on the Patagonian coast of Argentina. The town, founded in 1865 by 150 Welsh immigrants, has become an important tourist centre. This coastal city has warm summers and moderate winters all year round. Read more about Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Puerto Madryn is a city in the province of Chubut, one of the most sheltered places on the Patagonian coast of Argentina. The town, founded in 1865 by 150 Welsh immigrants, has become an important tourist centre. This coastal city has warm summers and moderate winters all year round. Read more about Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina, located on the eastern shore of the Rio de la Plata, on the SE coast of South America. The birthplace of the tango, the city is as bustling with energy as the dance itself. Stroll neighbourhoods with romantic restaurants, past its architecture and parks. Read more about Buenos Aires, Argentina