
🌎 Antarctica 🇦🇶
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📍 Brown Bluff
✈️ Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT)
🚗 1.6 KM
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Brown Bluff, located on the Tabarin Peninsula in Antarctica, is a prominent, ice-capped, 745-meter-high tuya (a flat-topped volcano) with a rusty-brown cliff face, offering stunning geological formations and wildlife viewing opportunities. Accessibility is limited to expedition cruises, typically during the Antarctic summer (November to March). Landing can be challenging depending on weather and sea conditions; zodiac landings are common. Guided tours are essential for safety and to maximize wildlife viewing, as the area is a protected Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA 89). Expect to see Adélie and Gentoo penguins, Weddell seals, and various seabirds. A visit usually lasts a few hours as part of a larger Antarctic cruise itinerary. Costs vary greatly depending on the cruise operator and duration, ranging from $10,000 to $30,000+ per person. Due to the remote location and harsh environment, independent travel is not feasible.