{"id":5341,"date":"2024-10-17T17:42:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T17:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terramar.tur.ar\/?p=5341"},"modified":"2024-10-17T21:30:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T21:30:45","slug":"penguins-in-ushuaia-the-fauna-of-hammerhead-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/terramar.tur.ar\/en\/penguins-in-ushuaia-the-fauna-of-hammerhead-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Penguins in Ushuaia: The fauna of Isla Martillo (Hammerhead Island)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get to know the fauna of Martillo Island while sailing through the Beagle Channel.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning your trip to the end of the world in the spring season, visiting the penguin colony is one of the most interesting destinations on your list of excursions. In Ushuaia, among its many natural wonders, the fauna occupies a special place. One of the most fascinating destinations for nature and wildlife lovers is Isla Martillo, a true paradise where penguins are the protagonists. In this article we will explore the unique experience of visiting the island and getting up close and personal with these amazing birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hammerhead Island: home of the penguins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Martillo Island, located in the heart of the Beagle Channel, about 85 kilometres southeast of Ushuaia, is home to one of the southernmost penguin colonies in the world. Here, during the warmer months, you can see a remarkable number of Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, two species that choose this place to nest and breed. A visit to the island is one of the most popular excursions for tourists seeking a close experience with the Antarctic fauna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important for you to know that although the penguin colony is an activity that starts in October until March, you can sail through the Beagle Channel watching wildlife and visiting the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse all year round. <\/strong><\/a>Even combined with other experiences, such as the Tierra del Fuego National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Excursion to the penguin colony<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sailing to the penguin colony is one of the best ways to access Martillo Island. The tour starts from the port of Ushuaia, where visitors board comfortable boats that cross the Beagle Channel. Along the way, you can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding landscape, such as the imposing Mount Olivia, the Bridges Islands, and the lighthouses of the region, all while navigating the cold, crystal-clear waters of the channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival at Martillo Island, passengers have the opportunity to see penguins in their natural habitat. This is a unique experience, as few excursions in the world allow you to be so close to these animals without disturbing their environment and learning about them. Specialised guides accompany tourists during the tour, providing information on the characteristics of the species, their behaviour and the importance of the conservation of their habitats.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Penguin species<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Two species predominate on Isla Martillo: the Magellanic penguin and the Gentoo penguin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n