Marambio Station, Antarctic research station in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
Located at 196 meters above sea level on Seymour Island, Marambio Station faces the Weddell Sea on the northeast side of the Antarctic Peninsula.
The Argentine Air Force established Marambio Station in October 1969, creating the first airfield in Antarctica suitable for conventional aircraft landings.
The station maintains year-round operations with 50 winter personnel and accommodates up to 150 researchers during summer months for scientific investigations.
The facility consists of 27 buildings covering 20,000 square meters, including laboratories, dining halls, medical facilities, and an airport terminal for regular supply flights.
Temperatures at the station range from -1.5°C in summer to -20°C in winter, while strong winds can create perceived temperatures as low as -60°C.
Location: Antarctic Treaty area
Location: Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands Province
Inception: 1969
Elevation above the sea: 209.5 m
GPS coordinates: -64.24177,-56.62322
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50
Fin del Mundo Lighthouse
1133.1 km
Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
1223.1 km
Orcadas Station
722.9 km
Sharp Peak
257 km
Captain Arturo Prat Base
248 km
Cabo de Hornos National Park
1118.7 km
Harberton Ranch
1201 km
Cape Horn Lighthouse
1090 km
Martin Gusinde Anthropological Museum
1203.2 km
Omora Ethnobotanical Park
1202.9 km
Reserva natural silvestre Isla de los Estados y Archipiélago de Año Nuevo
1137.9 km
Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve
1232.6 km
Acatushun museum
1201.5 km
Año Nuevo Lighthouse
1146.5 km
Casa Moneta
722.9 km
Centro Austral de Investigaciones Científicas
1235 km
Cabo San Pio Lighthouse
1161.3 km
Choza de los Suecos
95.4 km
Casa Stirling
1203.2 km
Glaciar Buenos Aires
95.1 km
Horn Phare
1089.8 km
Cementerio de Mejillones
1190.4 km
Phare des îles Diego Ramirez
1082.9 km
Destacamento Lighthouse
723.3 km
Museo Patrulla Soberanía
35 m
Capitán Cobbett Refuge
210.1 km
San Juan of Salvamento Lighthouse
1133.1 km
Albatross Monument
1090 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes