Peel Fjord

Peel Fjord extends through southern Chile with steep cliffs rising from the water and multiple glaciers descending to the waterline.

British explorer Sir Robert Peel's name was given to this fjord during 19th-century maritime expeditions mapping the Chilean coastline.

Indigenous communities of the Kawésqar people utilized these waters for generations, developing navigation methods through the complex network of channels.

Access to Peel Fjord requires organized boat tours departing from Puerto Natales, as no roads reach this remote water system.

Marine expeditions in the fjord frequently encounter South American sea lions resting on rocky outcrops near glacier formations.

GPS coordinates: -50.86670,-74.00000

Latest update: March 19, 2025 18:05