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Southern Patagonia · Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur
National ParkTierra del Fuego
Where route 3 ends: the country’s southernmost park.
54.83° S · 68.55° O
- Established
- 1960
- Area
- 68,000 ha
- Ecoregion
- Patagonian forest
- Gateway
- Ushuaia
Lenga and guindo forests, peat bogs and Beagle Channel shores 12 km from Ushuaia. Coastal trails, Lake Roca and Lapataia Bay, the end of national route 3.
Highlights
- Lapataia Bay, where national route 3 ends.
- The Coastal Trail along the Beagle Channel.
- Climbing Cerro Guanaco for views over the Beagle and into Chile.
- Arriving on the End of the World Train.
Getting there
By plane
Aeropuerto Internacional Malvinas Argentinas, Ushuaia (USH)
The southernmost airport in the world, 4 km from Ushuaia; the park is about 12 km from town.
By car
RN 3 — 3,050 km from Buenos Aires
Take RN 3 from Ushuaia to the entrance; inside, the speed limit is 40 km/h and every site has free parking.
By bus
Centro de Ushuaia (Fadul y Maipú)
Regular shuttles with 7 stops inside the park: entrance, train station, Ensenada, Alakush, Lake Acigami, Isla Entre Ríos and Lapataia.
Trails
Difficulty
Duration
Difficulty: EasyModerateHardExpert
Senda Costera
From Ensenada Zaratiegui to the Alakush visitor centre, along the Beagle shore through forest and pebble beaches. November to April.
- Distance
- 8 km
- Duration
- 4 h
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Point to point
Cerro Guanaco
From Lake Acigami: forest, peat bog and alpine terrain to a summit overlooking the channel. Latest start for the climb is noon. November to April.
Registration required
- Distance
- 5 km
- Duration
- 7.5 h
- Elevation gain
- 970 m
- Difficulty
- Hard
Out and back
Hito XXIV
Along Lake Acigami to the Chilean border. November to April.
- Distance
- 6 km
- Duration
- 4 h
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Out and back
Pampa Alta
From Ensenada to Río Pipo through the forest, with Beagle viewpoints.
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Duration
- 2 h
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Point to point
Mirador Lapataia
Forest and peat bog to a high view over the bay and walkways. Year-round.
- Distance
- 2 km
- Duration
- 0.5 h
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Easy
Out and back
La Baliza
From the Lapataia walkways through coastal forest and beaver dams to the sea. Year-round.
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Duration
- 0.5 h
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Easy
Out and back
Distances, elevation gain and times are approximate and change with the season. Check each trail’s status with the park before setting out.
Where to stay
Hotel$$$$
Ushuaia (laderas del Martial)
Hotels overlooking the Beagle, 20 minutes from the park. Pair well with boat trips and the Martial glacier.
Inn$$
Centro de Ushuaia
Inns and apartments steps from the port and the park shuttles.
Campsite$
Río Pipo, Ensenada, Laguna Verde
Free camping areas inside the park, no booking, with chemical toilets from November to April. Stoves only: no fires.
Before you go
- The Coastal, Cerro Guanaco and Pampa Alta trails only open from November to April.
- The park opens 8 am–9 pm in summer and 9 am–6 pm in winter.
- Food and toilets are only at the Alakush visitor centre; bring water and food.
- Mobile signal only at the entrance.
Plan your journey to Tierra del Fuego
We design private trips at each traveller’s pace: hikes, local guides and carefully chosen stays. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply within 48 hours.