Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego - Bahía Lapataia · 티에라델푸에고 (우수아이아)
Location
Overview
Tierra del Fuego National Park is Argentina's southernmost national park, lying about 12 km west of downtown Ushuaia, and is famous for its 'end of the world' scenery where the Andes drop straight into the sea at the Beagle Channel. Lenga beech forests, peat bogs and glacial valleys stretch across the reserve, and Lapataia Bay at its southern edge marks the southern terminus of the Pan-American Highway (National Route 3), 3,063 km from Buenos Aires — the park's iconic photo stop. Park entrance fees rose on 1 June 2026, and July is deep austral winter here (low season, with snow and short days; the peak runs December–March). It is ideal for half-day to full-day walks.
Lapataia Bay and the 'End of Route 3 — 3,063 km to Buenos Aires' sign, the park's signature photo spot
Senda Costera (Coastal Trail): the marquee walk hugging the Beagle Channel through lenga forest
Castorera: dams built by invasive beavers, viewed only from the overlooks
Laguna Negra boardwalk over peat wetlands, with subantarctic bog ecology
Wildlife including guanacos, foxes and around 90 bird species such as the Andean condor
Arriving via the End of the World Train (Tren del Fin del Mundo), following the old prison railway line
Good to know
SeasonJuly is deep austral winter: daytime highs of only 2–4°C, sub-zero nights, frequent snow and ice, and just about 7 hours of daylight. Waterproof, layered clothing and grippy footwear are essential; some trails may be closed by snow, so plan to be back well before the 20:00 closing.
SeasonPeak season is December–March (austral summer), when the End of the World Train, tours and lodging sell out early — book ahead. Weather changes fast and winds are strong year-round, so pack windproof, waterproof layers and spares.
RulesThe entrance fee is separate from any tour and payable in Argentine pesos only, either online (ventaweb.apn.gob.ar) or at the gate. Long or high routes such as Cerro Guanaco require you to register with rangers before setting out.
SafetyThe Route 3 speed limit inside the park is 40 km/h and animal crossings (guanacos) are common. Cell coverage is patchy in the park, so share your plan, carry water and basics, and stay on marked trails.
MannersDo not feed beavers, guanacos or other wildlife — keep your distance. Pack out all trash, and stay on boardwalks and official trails to protect the fragile peat bogs and vegetation.
CautionPeso inflation means exchange rates swing widely; use official ticketing and licensed shuttles departing downtown (Fadul & Maipú), and avoid unlicensed-taxi overcharging or marked-up resold train tickets. Fees and schedules change often, so verify the latest before you go.
Practical info
The park sits about 12 km west of Ushuaia along National Route 3; reach it by the regular shuttle from downtown (Fadul & Maipú) that makes seven stops including the Lapataia parking area, or by the End of the World Train from Fin del Mundo Station (about 8 km west of the city). The park is open daily 08:00–20:00 including holidays, and the general (foreign-visitor) fee is roughly ARS 40,000 as of June 2026 — but fees, hours and train timetables change, so confirm the latest on the official site.
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