The geographic and political perspective of Enrique Cordovez Madariaga on the southern oceans and the Antarctic is analysed. In order to do this, his book "La Antártica Sudamericana", published in Santiago in 1945, that deals with his experiences as a member of the Argentine expedition of 1943, is examined.Se analiza la visión geográfica y política de Enrique Cordovez Madariaga respecto de los mares australes y la Antártica. Para este efecto se ha utilizado su obra titulada "La Antártica Sudamericana", publicada en Santiago en el año 1945, que recoge su experiencia en la expedición Argentina de 1943.