In Tierra del Fuego National Park, upon reaching the last station, guides will be waiting to show you the most wonderful corners of the place. Entrance fees vary according to the visitor category: the general rate is $30 for the first day and $15,000 for the second, for national residents it’s $9,000 and $4,500 for the second day, while students pay $7,000 and $3,500 respectively. On the other hand, residents of the province of Tierra del Fuego, retirees, pensioners, children under 6 years old, people with disabilities, among others, have free access.
Recently, all residents of the province were granted free entry to the park, thanks to an agreement between the Fueguino Tourism Institute and the National Parks Administration. This national park is one of the most prominent in the southern region of Argentina, home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna distributed throughout the country.
Tierra del Fuego National Park is recognized for its unique landscapes that include subantarctic forests, mountains, lakes, rivers, coastlines, and varied wildlife including condors, guanacos, beavers, and pumas. Its flora mainly consists of lenga and ñire trees, with a notable presence of other native species. The Coastal Path and Lapataia Bay are some of the most popular attractions, offering stunning views of the Beagle Channel and marking the end of National Route No. 3.
The park is ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, bird watching, photography, sport fishing, kayaking or canoeing, trekking, and enjoying the natural surroundings while drinking mate by the lake shore. Additionally, part of the park can be toured aboard the End of the World Train. National Parks, besides being spaces for the conservation of wildlife, also have cultural and historical value. Each tourist must contribute to their preservation so that more people can enjoy them in the future.
Located near the city of Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park was created in 1960 and covers 68,000 hectares.
