Ushuaia & the End of the World: Myths, Maps, and a Gateway to Antarctica

South America has long been obsessed with ‘el fin del mundo’ — the end of the world. But is it really the end... or just the beginning of something extraordinary? In this video, we travel through the windswept southern edge of the continent — from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas, through prophecy, mythology, and maritime history — exploring what it means to stand at the edge of civilisation. 🌎 Discover: Why Ushuaia is called the End of the World — and why Chile might feel cheated The 2012 Mayan apocalypse myth and what the calendar actually meant The Guaraní legend of a Land Without Evil, and their peaceful view of the world’s end The strange case of the 1978 Beagle Conflict, when Argentina and Chile nearly went to war over remote islands How Antarctica’s 5 official gateways mark the literal ends of the Earth Whether it’s ancient prophecies, geopolitical scuffles, or spiritual migration stories, this isn’t just about where the world ends — it’s about what comes next. 🚢 Plus: Top 10 things to see and do in Punta Arenas and Ushuaia, from museums and monuments to shipwrecks, penguins, and the mythical Beagle Channel.