Tierra del Fuego is a small island with a lot of history tied to it. The island, though small, is extremely interesting. Local legend, particularly stories of gold, is fascinating. With the many changes it has gone through; no wonder that it is a wonderful place for tourists, both from the "mainland" and other countries. There is a great variety of wildlife at this island as well, including the islands only agricultural pursuit, sheep herding.
The name, Tierra del Fuego, is Spanish for "land of fire". The island got its name in 1520 from the sailors of Fernando Magellan spotting the fires of the natives. The natives used the fires not only for cooking and warmth, but also for signaling.
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