Picton, Nueva and Lennox, Island group in Cabo de Hornos, Chile
Picton, Nueva, and Lennox are three islands in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, separated from Argentina by the Beagle Channel. They sit in a remote location with harsh weather and few natural shelters.
The territory belonged to Chile from 1881 to 1904 before Argentina began pressing territorial claims. The prolonged border dispute shaped the fate of these remote islands.
The Yaghan and Selk'nam peoples made these islands their home, living from the sea and its resources. Their way of life shaped how the land and waters were used for centuries.
Reaching the islands requires boat travel from mainland Chile, and visits are only practical during warmer months. Bring all necessary supplies since there are no permanent settlements on the islands.
The islands contain minefields installed during territorial disputes that are currently being systematically removed. These remnants of the border conflict make the location one of the few armed relic sites in South America.
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