Redonda Island

Redonda Island is a small rounded island in the Beagle Channel near Ushuaia that rises approximately 55 meters (180 feet) above the water. Its location within the eastern channel makes it a distinctive feature visible during boat tours through this remote southern waterway.

The island has been part of the navigation landscape for the Yaghan people, an indigenous group who traveled these southern waters for thousands of years. It served as a geographic point within their well-established routes long before European exploration reached this region.

The island functions as a visual landmark in local boating traditions and serves to orient travelers navigating the Beagle Channel. Its rounded shape makes it easy to recognize and helps visitors understand the geographical layout of this remote southern archipelago.

Visitors can reach the island from Ushuaia by boat tours that depart multiple times daily and provide views of the surrounding marine environment. Warm clothing is essential, as the climate in this southern channel is cool and often windy.

The island hosts a diverse seabird colony including cormorants and other species that give it a distinctive character during visits. This makes it a valuable spot for birdwatchers and those interested in observing marine wildlife in their natural habitat.

Location: Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands Province

Location: Ushuaia Department

GPS coordinates: -54.86361,-68.48167

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:21