Cape Horn: Where the Map Begins to Run Out of Land
Picture : Sernatur, Chile Cape Horn: Where the Map Begins to Run Out of Land There is a point, travelling south through Patagonia, when the map begins to look different. Cities become smaller. Roads become fewer. Mountains, glaciers and water take over. Keep going and eventually there is almost no land left at all. Somewhere beyond Tierra del Fuego, surrounded by the cold waters at the southern edge of South America, lies a name that has fascinated sailors and travellers for centuries: Cape Horn . For a long time, reaching this part of the world meant adventure almost by definition. Today it's considerably easier — thankfully — but the feeling of travelling towards the very end of South America hasn't disappeared. And there isn't only one way to experience it. First Things First: Where Exactly Is Cape Horn? Cape Horn — Cabo de Hornos in Spanish — lies on Hornos Island, part of Chile's Wollaston Archipelago. Look at a map and you'll understand its reputation immedia...