Fin del Mundo
In planning this tour, the southern end of the continent was the final stop. But I skipped ahead to catch the summer, so it's actually just the half-way mark! Although it is summer, it's been hat-and-gloves weather most of the time. And a strong wind is usually blowing east. When I biked with the wind, I didn't even need to pedal. (But with a cross breeze, it blew me off the road, so I had to hitch a ride.) For bicyclists and sheep herders, the local municipalities have built "refugios" that are free to camp in. These are crucial, because a tent is impractical in the windy landscape without trees.
The island of Tierra del Fuego is sliced up by the Chile-Argentina border. Due to a combination of border closures and PCR test requirements, getting to the world's southernmost city is complicated. I decided not to go, but I still visited the island, and enjoyed the local wildlife: penguins and guanacos. (Not pictured: flamingos, ostriches, and foxes.)
Many international tourists are visiting the cities and towns I've been in. I joined them and did day hikes in some national parks I've seen in photographs. In person, these iconic views are just as incredible as you might expect. Pictured are Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno Glacier, and Mount Fitz Roy.
Link to my route: https://maps.findmespot.com/s/NVH4
