{"id":19740,"date":"2026-01-29T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destary.com\/?p=19740"},"modified":"2026-01-26T19:13:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:13:17","slug":"isla-martillo-penguins-sea-lions-and-wildlife-in-the-beagle-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destary.com\/en\/bucket-list-moments\/isla-martillo-penguins-sea-lions-and-wildlife-in-the-beagle-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"Isla Martillo: Penguins, sea lions and wildlife in the Beagle Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19740\" class=\"elementor elementor-19740 elementor-19713\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-230f8f3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"230f8f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c14de38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c14de38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the southernmost region of Argentina, near Ushuaia in the rough, clear waters of the Beagle Channel, lies the small island of Isla Martillo \u2013 an extraordinary place of high ecological and tourist value. Visitors can experience impressive landscapes and observe wild wildlife, but most of all they can see a lively penguin colony that is unique in the southern hemisphere. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5143d6e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5143d6e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24c01b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24c01b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Location and geographical context<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f33eed5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f33eed5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Isla Martillo is located in the Beagle Channel, off the coast of Grande Island in Tierra del Fuego, in Argentina&#8217;s Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands province. It is typically accessed from Ushuaia, often via the historic Estancia Harberton, which serves as a starting point. <\/p><p>The island is part of a unique ecosystem characterised by: Montane landscapes, deep fjords and an Antarctic-influenced habitat characterise this region. The combination of sea, mountains and rugged vegetation holds a special appeal for nature travellers. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e6d933 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8e6d933\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4096\" height=\"2304\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-8.jpg\" class=\" attachment-full size-full wp-image-19729\" alt=\"Isla Martillo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-8.jpg 4096w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-8-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-8-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4096px) 100vw, 4096px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-669debd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"669debd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca61c5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca61c5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The penguin colonies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bcbbd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bcbbd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Isla Martillo is particularly well known for its Magellanic penguins, which are the island&#8217;s biggest visitor attraction. These medium-sized penguins are active on the island from October to March, when they build their nests, lay their eggs, and raise their chicks. They are easily identifiable by their distinctive black-and-white colouring and the black bands on their chest and head. During the breeding season, they regularly return from the sea to feed their chicks. This spectacle is particularly fascinating for visitors.    <\/p><p>As well as Magellanic penguins, visitors can observe gentoo penguins. These are easily identifiable by their white eye stripes and bright red beaks. This species is rather rare in Argentina, which is why Isla Martillo is a special place for birdwatchers. With a little luck, you may also see king penguins on this island.   <\/p><p>The penguins on Isla Martillo exhibit interesting behaviour, such as forming dense colonies, defending their nests against intruders, and displaying distinctive courtship behaviour. The chicks, in particular, are curious and enjoy interacting with people without being aggressive, which is a very popular experience for tourists. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-701d5f9 gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"701d5f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-19740 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"701d5f9\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Gentoo penguins\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk3MzAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2lzbGFfbWFydGlsbG8tNi5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI3MDFkNWY5In0%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-6.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gentoo penguins\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-19730\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-6.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-6-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-6-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-6-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-6-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-6-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-6-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-19730'>\n\t\t\t\tGentoo penguins\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"701d5f9\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Gentoo penguin\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk3MzEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2lzbGFfbWFydGlsbG8tNS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI3MDFkNWY5In0%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-5.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gentoo penguin\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-19731\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-5.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-5-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-5-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-5-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-5-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-5-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-5-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-19731'>\n\t\t\t\tGentoo penguin\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"701d5f9\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Magellanic penguin\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk3MzIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2lzbGFfbWFydGlsbG8tNy5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI3MDFkNWY5In0%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-7.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Magellanic penguin\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-19732\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-7.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-7-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-7-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-7-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-7-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-7-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-7-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-19732'>\n\t\t\t\tMagellanic penguin\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b39163 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b39163\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ca318d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ca318d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sea lions and other wildlife<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-986f656 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"986f656\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In addition to penguins, Isla Martillo is home to several other remarkable species of animal. Sea lions are a particular highlight for visitors. These impressive marine mammals can often be seen sunbathing on the island&#8217;s rocky shores, resting and interacting with each other. With their loud calls and playful behaviour, they make for fascinating photographs and offer a vivid insight into the island&#8217;s dynamic ecosystem.   <\/p><p>The island is also home to various seabirds, including cormorants, albatrosses and gulls, which nest and hunt in the coastal regions. These birds play an important role in the food cycle and contribute to the island&#8217;s ecological balance. Dolphins can occasionally be seen swimming around the penguin colonies or playing with boats in the waters around the island.  <\/p><p>The combination of penguins, sea lions, seabirds and the occasional marine mammal makes Isla Martillo a unique observation area. Each species adds to the island&#8217;s appeal as a nature reserve and sanctuary, offering visitors the chance to experience Patagonia&#8217;s fascinating biodiversity first-hand. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a823f4 gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"8a823f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-19740 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"8a823f4\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Sea lions\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk3MzMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2lzbGFfbWFydGlsbG8tMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI4YTgyM2Y0In0%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-1.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Sea lions\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-19733\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-1.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-1-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-1-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-19733'>\n\t\t\t\tSea lions\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"8a823f4\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Sea lions\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk3MzQsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2lzbGFfbWFydGlsbG8tMi5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI4YTgyM2Y0In0%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-2.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Sea lions\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-19734\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-2.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-2-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-2-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-2-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-19734'>\n\t\t\t\tSea lions\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"8a823f4\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Sea lions\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk3MzUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2lzbGFfbWFydGlsbG8tMy5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI4YTgyM2Y0In0%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-3.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Sea lions\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-19735\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-3.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-3-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-3-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-3-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-3-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-3-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-3-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-19735'>\n\t\t\t\tSea lions\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ead95ee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ead95ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7094f6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7094f6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Visiting options and tourism<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f14c94e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f14c94e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Visits to Isla Martillo are only possible as part of organised tours, either by circumnavigating the island by boat or, in selected cases, by landing on the island itself.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4f6039 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4f6039\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best time to visit:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bf21b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bf21b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From approximately October to March, when the penguins are breeding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dda2bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6dda2bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tour options:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93e609d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93e609d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Boat tour without landing: observe the penguin colony from the water.<\/li><li>Shore excursion with a guided walk among the penguins (limited places and often more expensive).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4f4b8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f4f4b8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important information for visitors:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3e9d4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3e9d4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Keep at least 3 metres away from the animals.<\/li><li>Wear suitable clothing: windproof and waterproof clothing, good shoes and sun protection.<\/li><li>Advance booking is recommended as places are limited.<\/li><li>Even when going ashore, access is strictly regulated to avoid disturbing the animals.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe30a2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7fe30a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-657afb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"657afb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The importance of nature conservation and responsible travel<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d3b840 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d3b840\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The island serves as a protected habitat for several species of penguin, making an important contribution to the preservation of biodiversity in the Patagonia\/southern Argentina region. Human-animal contact is deliberately limited to avoid stressing the animals and disturbing natural processes. Responsible tourism helps preserve this place in the long term, for example by avoiding litter, behaving respectfully towards animals and the environment, and choosing reputable providers who comply with environmental protection regulations. It is also important to support the local economy with respect for the regional community and its habitat.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fc8168 gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"0fc8168\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-19740 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0fc8168\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Anna infront of Isla Martillo\" 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\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-19737'>\n\t\t\t\tIsla Martillo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0fc8168\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Anna infront of Isla Martillo\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk3MzgsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2lzbGFfbWFydGlsbG8tOS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIwZmM4MTY4In0%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-9.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Anna infront of Isla Martillo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-19738\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-9.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-9-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-9-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-9-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-9-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-9-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/isla_martillo-9-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-19738'>\n\t\t\t\tAnna infront of Isla Martillo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb76e3e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eb76e3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fb5d91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fb5d91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical tips for planning your trip:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d303531 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d303531\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Travel and accommodation: Ushuaia is the ideal starting point. Staying there or in the surrounding area makes day trips easier. <\/li><li>When to book: Book several months in advance, especially if you plan to go ashore.<\/li><li><strong>Duration of the tour<\/strong>: Usually a half-day to full-day excursion, depending on the option chosen. Add to this the time spent on the boat, on the island, and for the return journey. <\/li><li>Photography: Use a wide-angle lens for landscapes and a telephoto lens for animal shots.<\/li><li>Weather and clothing: The weather can change quickly, so it is advisable to dress in layers.<\/li><li><strong>Behaviour<\/strong>: Do not feed or get too close to the animals, and do not make loud noises \u2013 their welfare is paramount.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5afa2c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5afa2c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3febc83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3febc83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Isla Martillo in the Beagle Channel near Ushuaia is an extraordinary place for animal and nature lovers. A lively penguin colony nestles in a magnificent Patagonian landscape, making a visit here a lasting experience. Anyone planning this trip should be prepared for impressive experiences, while also acting responsibly for the sake of the animals, the environment, and future generations of visitors. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the southernmost region of Argentina, near Ushuaia in the rough, clear waters of the Beagle Channel, lies the small island of Isla Martillo \u2013 an extraordinary place of high ecological and tourist value. 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