1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. South America Travel
South America for Visitors
Port Lockroy, Antarctica Peninsula
Photo of the Week - 05/14/2006

Port Lockroy

The natural harbor of Port Lockroy in the Antarctica peninsula was discovered in 1903 and served as the base for explorations, whaling and military uses. Designated a Historic Site under the Antarctic Treaty, the facilities were renovated and are now a living museum. Port Lockroy is now one of Antarctica's top tourist destinations with a souvenir shop and a post office.

Explore Antarctica and enjoy the Antarctic Photo Gallery.

Do you have a photo that you'd like to see featured as our photo of the week? If you do, send it to me via the Submit a Photo Form.

South America for Visitors Main Page

Photo of the Week Archives

Photo thanks to ClipArt.com


All About South America ... Travel Articles Photo Gallery
Discuss South America on the Forum Countries & Territories

Copyright © Bonnie Hamre 1998 - 2006

Explore South America Travel
About.com Special Features

Find travel inspiration and get the best tips and reviews for your next getaway. More >

The best times to visit East and Southern Africa. More >

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. South America Travel

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.