Right in front of Las Loicas lies the Desdémona, one of the most iconic shipwrecks of Tierra del Fuego. Resting on the beach below the estancia, the old cargo ship has slowly become part of the landscape itself. From our house you can see her masts rising above the shore.

The Desdémona ran aground in 1985 after suffering technical problems while navigating the waters of Tierra del Fuego. Before reaching Cabo San Pablo, the ship had already stopped in Ushuaia for repairs, but continued its journey north with limited engine power and a cargo of cement on board.

What exactly happened near Cabo San Pablo remains part of local legend. Some say the captain intentionally beached the vessel to protect the crew from the storm and prevent the ship from sinking. Others believe there was more behind the story. Like many shipwrecks at the end of the world, the Desdémona slowly became surrounded by mystery and rumors.