Última Esperanza Sound, Glacial inlet in Magallanes Region, Chile
Última Esperanza Sound is a glacial inlet in Chile's Magallanes Region that runs between Eberhard Fjord and Monte Balmaceda. It receives water from the Serrano River, which flows from Torres del Paine National Park.
Navigator Juan Ladrillero discovered and named this inlet in 1557 while searching for the western entrance to the Strait of Magellan. This discovery was part of the early exploration of South America's southern coast.
Local communities organize traditional lamb roasts at Estancia Perales, introducing visitors to Patagonian gastronomy and customs during ferry journeys.
Ferry services depart from Puerto Natales and connect the inlet to several protected areas in the region. Visitors can kayak, observe glaciers, and explore the surrounding wilderness from the water.
The glaciers in this inlet reached their maximum extent approximately 48,000 years ago, carving the current valley formation.
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