Puerto Golondrina facts for kids

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Puerto Golondrina is a small area located just west of Ushuaia, a city in Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina. It is close to the city's airport. This area is now a part of Ushuaia's outer suburbs.

History of Puerto Golondrina

Puerto Golondrina started as a military prison. This was a place where soldiers who broke rules were kept. Later, around 1910, this prison joined with the main prison in Ushuaia. After that, Puerto Golondrina became a busy fishing port. Fishermen would bring their catches here.

Puerto Golondrina Today

Today, Puerto Golondrina is a quiet part of Ushuaia. It has several hotels for visitors. People often call this area "Bahia Golondrina," which means "Golondrina Bay." This small bay has the Ushuaia International Airport on its southern side. The Golondrina suburb is on the northern side of the bay.

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