Tip of South America

Today we passed by Cabo Froward, which is the southernmost point of the South American mainland. Cabo Froward is located on the Strait of Magellan a little bit south of Punta Arenas. (Ushuaia is farther south, but it is on the Island of Tierra del Fuego.)

At the top of the cape stands the Cruz de los Mares, which is a large metal cross. The first cross was erected here in 1913, but every now and then it needs to be replaced due to the stormy weather.

The one we saw today was placed here in 1987 in honor of Pope John Paul’s visit that year to Chile.

I was excited to see Cabo Froward. So glad we passed by during the day and that visibility was good.Read more