Ushuaia · Tierra del Fuego · Argentina
Playa Isla Mary Ann
Mary Ann appears on nautical charts but not tourist itineraries, an Argentine island east of Ushuaia where the channel widens and the crowds thin to nothing. Land on pebbled shores where your footprints join only those of cormorants and fur seals.
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Mary Ann appears on nautical charts but not tourist itineraries, an Argentine island east of Ushuaia where the channel widens and the crowds thin to nothing. Land on pebbled shores where your footprints join only those of cormorants and fur seals.
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About this beach
Where it is
Playa Isla Mary Ann
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
-54.8838°, -67.7406°
Top things to do
At Playa Isla Mary Ann
Seal observation
Southern fur seal colonies
Island circumnavigation
Tussock grass ridges
Solitude seeking
Unvisited Beagle shores
Coastal birding
Tyrants and cinclodes
Near this beach
Places, rentals, tours and events within walking and driving distance of Playa Isla Mary Ann.
Questions people actually ask about Playa Isla Mary Ann.
Is it safe to swim at Playa Isla Mary Ann?
Swimming at Playa Isla Mary Ann is generally not recommended for recreational purposes. The Beagle Channel waters are extremely cold year-round, typically between 4-9°C (39-48°F), which poses serious hypothermia risks. Strong currents and unpredictable weather conditions are common in this remote location. Most visitors come for wildlife observation and photography rather than swimming. If you do enter the water, wear appropriate cold-water protection and never swim alone. Always inform your boat operator of your plans.
What is the best time to visit Playa Isla Mary Ann?
The optimal visiting period is during the Southern Hemisphere summer, from December to March, when weather conditions are most stable and daylight hours extend significantly. January and February offer the warmest temperatures (averaging 10-15°C) and calmest seas for boat travel. Wildlife is also more active during these months. Shoulder seasons (November and April) bring fewer crowds but more unpredictable weather. Winter months (June-August) present extreme cold, limited daylight, and challenging maritime conditions that often prevent access.
