must-visit in UshuaiaNational Park & Nature

Tierra del Fuego National Park

📍 Tierra del Fuego National Park, about 11 km west of Ushuaia, Argentina

1 photos

4.6/ 5.0

★★★★★

Quick Facts

Location: Argentina, Ushuaia
Category: National Park & Nature
Duration: Half day - 1 day
Opening Hours: Summer (Nov-Mar) 8:00-20:00; winter 9:00-16:00
Ticket Price: Adult: Free · Foreigners ARS 40,000 (from June 2026); Argentine residents 18,000; local residents free
Address: Tierra del Fuego National Park, about 11 km west of Ushuaia, Argentina
Coordinates: -54.8000, -68.5500

Introduction

Tierra del Fuego National Park lies about 11 kilometres west of Ushuaia. Covering 630 square kilometres since its creation in 1960, it is Argentina's southernmost national park and the end of the Pan-American Highway. Mountains, subantarctic beech forest, lakes, peat bogs and Beagle Channel coast all fit inside one boundary: tranquil Lapataia Bay, where Route 3 finally stops; Lake Roca (Acigami) mirroring the southern Andes; and forests home to guanacos, red foxes, Andean condors and the introduced beavers. Trails run from easy coastline walks to long forest treks, and the End of the World Train runs its terminus deep into the park — the essential wild 'end of the world' outing from Ushuaia.

✨ Highlights

End of the Pan-American Highway

Route 3 stops at Lapataia Bay, marked by the 'end of the road' sign.

Lapataia Bay

A tranquil, picturesque bay with boardwalks — the park's signature scene.

Lake Roca and Snow Peaks

The lake mirrors the southern Andes, wrapped in forest.

Subantarctic Forest Trails

Walks through beech forest with guanacos, foxes and beavers.

End of the World Train

A 7 km line with three daily departures, terminating inside the park.

Four-Season Wilderness

Summer wildflowers, autumn tundra colour and snow-clad forest in winter.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration：Half a day for the coastal shorts; a full day for the whole trail system.

→Train：The End of the World Train is extra: tourist class AR$80,000 adult, AR$40,000 child from October 2026; book 2-4 weeks ahead in peak season.

→Clothing：Changeable, cold weather — wind/rain layers; few supplies inside, bring water and food.

→Opening Hours：Summer (Nov-Mar) 8:00-20:00; winter 9:00-16:00

→Transportation：Self-drive, public bus (about ARS 3,000 round trip) or the End of the World Train

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Free

Foreigners ARS 40,000 (from June 2026); Argentine residents 18,000; local residents free

💡 Tips

• The 'end of the road' sign at Lapataia Bay is the must-shoot photo spot.

• Book the train 2-4 weeks ahead in peak season (December-February); it sells out.

• Train and park entry are separate — the train ticket does not include park admission.

• Bring Argentine pesos in cash; no currency exchange or card facilities inside.

• The Cerro Guanaco and Hito XXIV trails close May-September for snow — check notices.

• The park closes on 25 December and 1 January; plan around those dates.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Tierra del Fuego National Park?

Summer (Nov-Mar) 8:00-20:00; winter 9:00-16:00

How much is the admission for Tierra del Fuego National Park?

Adult: Free; Foreigners ARS 40,000 (from June 2026); Argentine residents 18,000; local residents free

Any practical tips for visiting Tierra del Fuego National Park?

The 'end of the road' sign at Lapataia Bay is the must-shoot photo spot. Book the train 2-4 weeks ahead in peak season (December-February); it sells out.