Playa Larga

Playa Larga is a protected coastal reserve stretching along the Beagle Channel in Tierra del Fuego. The landscape features five distinct terrace levels that rise from the shoreline to roughly 10 meters elevation.

The area received protected status in 1997 through provincial legislation establishing it as a cultural-natural reserve. This designation aimed to safeguard significant archaeological discoveries and their research value.

The Yamana people made their homes along these shores, relying on the channel's marine life for food and survival. Traces of their settlements remain visible in the archaeological sites scattered throughout the reserve.

The reserve is accessible by car via National Route 3 and Provincial Route 30, with a walking trail leading from Escarpados Beacon to the site. The terrain can be muddy or wet, so sturdy footwear is recommended for exploring the area.

This remote corner of Tierra del Fuego sits in one of South America's windiest regions, where powerful southwest winds shape the landscape constantly. Few visitors realize how these extreme conditions have sculpted the terrain and vegetation over time.

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

GPS coordinates: -54.80853,-68.21255

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24