Cape Horn

Cape Horn, or Cabo de Hornos, is the southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and many people aim to see it on their visit to the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia. In fact, certain Patagonian cruises allow you to visit Cape Horn as part of an adventure through the fjords and channels of Southern Patagonia.

It's perhaps best known for the treacherous waters which surround it. Owing to gusty winds, huge waves, strong currents and icebergs, a fair few ships have met there end here over the years

The Cape has its own small Hornos Island and the Cape itself marks the northern boundary of the Drake Passage, a notoriously rough body of water separating the southernmost tip of Patagonia from Antarctica.

Map of Cape Horn

Nearby landmarks

Trips that visit Cape Horn

Cape Horn & Glaciers Cruise

Voyage north from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas on a small-ship expedition cruise and experience the incredible wildlife, fascinating history and breathtaking scenery of Tierra del Fuego. Step foot on Cape Horn, visit historic Wulaia Bay and walk amongst thousands of…

  • 5 Days
  • $3,165
Wildlife, Glaciers & Cape Horn Cruise

Voyage south from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia on a small-ship expedition cruise and experience the incredible wildlife, fascinating history and breathtaking scenery of Tierra del Fuego. Sail the famous Strait of Magellan and Glacier Alley in the Beagle Channel. On…

  • 5 Days
  • $4,455