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Beagle Channel |
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Beagle ChannelChannel, extreme southern South America. Separating the main islands of Tierra del Fuego from smaller islands in the archipelago, it is about 150 mi (240 km) long and 3–8 mi (5–13 km) wide. The eastern portion forms part of the Chile-Argentina border, while the western portion lies entirely within Chile. It was named for the British ship HMS Beagle, in which Charles Darwin explored the area. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The new Hilton Ushuaia will have meeting and events salons, a gymnasium, a heated pool, restaurant and bar packaged in a property overlooking the Beagle Channel and surrounded by Patagonian forest, says Tom Potter, vice president for Hilton's Latin American operations. Cruises to the Beagle Channel are extremely popular and offer a great way to experience the abundant marine life, mammals, and birds of this popular ecotourism destination. Two expedition vessels will ferry the runners from Ushuaia, Argentina, through the Beagle Channel, across Drake Passage, through the South Shetland Islands and along the Antarctic Peninsula to King George Island. |
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