Club de Yates Micalvi

Puerto Williams


A grounded German cargo boat, the Micalvi was declared a regional naval museum in 1976 but has found an infinitely better use as a floating bar, frequented by navy men and yachties. Unfortunately, the bar isn't open to the general public.


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1. Museo Martín Gusinde

0.12 MILES

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2. Yelcho Replica

0.2 MILES

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3. Museo Acatushún

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The impressive Museo Acatushún was created by Natalie Prosser Goodall, a North American biologist who married into the extended Bridges family…

4. Museo del Fin del Mundo

28.65 MILES

Built in 1903, this former bank, close to the port, contains exhibits on Fuegian natural history, stuffed birdlife, photos of natives and early penal…

5. Museo Marítimo & Museo del Presidio

28.68 MILES

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7. Iglesia de la Merced

29.02 MILES

The century-old Iglesia de la Merced was built with convict labor. Don't make a special trip to see it, but if you pass by when strolling the main street…

8. Parque Yatana

29.04 MILES

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