Antarctic Peninsula

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Gentoo penguins on fringes of Paradise Bay on Antarctic Peninsula..

Pete Seaward

Why visit Antarctic Peninsula

The most accessible part of the continent, the beautiful Antarctic Peninsula extends a welcoming arm north toward South America’s Tierra del Fuego as if beckoning visitors. And intrepid travelers do come, for the Antarctic Peninsula, the warmest part of the continent (facetiously called the ‘Banana Belt’) is Antarctica’s major breeding ground for seabirds, seals and penguins.

Top places to visit in Antarctic Peninsula

Discover the best attractions in Antarctic Peninsula from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.