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Tierra del Fuego
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Tierra del Fuego means “Land of Fire” in Spanish. This archipelago is separated from mainland South America by the Strait of Magellan. The western half of the island is part of Chile, while the eastern half of the territory belongs to Argentina. The Strait is named for Ferdinand Magellan who in 1520 was the first European to pass by Tierra del Fuego. From his ship, Magellan saw the campfires (fuegos, in Spanish) of the natives, and believed that the "Indians" were waiting in the forests to ambush his armada. In fact, the people of the Yamana tribe lit the fires in order to ward off the chilly weather.
Land of Fire
Savor the flavors of Patagonia by preparing a fondue of Andean cheeses or a scrumptious dish of baked trout. For traditional recipes from the Tierra del Fuego region, go here:
Source: Patagonia-Argentina
Although the English translation is halting at times, this Web site has a thorough question and answer section about Tierra del Fuego . Get answers to questions such as: “Is it always cold in Tierra del Fuego?” And “Why do so many foreign tourists travel there?”
Source: Tierra del Fuego.org
Read and Watch
Tierra del Fuego, by Sylvia Iparraguirre, tells the story of Jemmy Button, a 19th-century native of Tierra del Fuego. Button was kidnapped and taken to England with the hopes of civilizing him and ultimately, his fellow natives. Read the book review from the National Catholic Reporter.
Source: Find Articles
Paul Magee discusses tourism and why people travel to the ends of the earth in his book From Here to Tierra del Fuego. Read a Ralph Magazine review of the book, here:
Source: Ralph Magazine
Read the review of Tierra del Fuego (2000). The movie was screened at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.
Source: The New York Times
Travelers Unite
View these captivating travel photos from Tierra del Fuego—or, as some like to call it, the ends of the earth. Gazing at the rugged coastline and distant mountains provide the perfect momentary escape during a busy day.
Source: Flickr
View beautiful photos of Tierra del Fuego. The images are accompanied by descriptions. Take note of the second image on this Web site; it is believed that this location was described by Charles Darwin in Voyage of the Beagle.
Source: Brevard University
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