Tierra del Fuego in Argentina 2024-2025

The southernmost tip of the planet is often named "fin del Mundo" or "end of the world"

Best time: October–April

Tierra del Fuego is a huge archipelago on the edge of the South America. Today, this land of glaciers, oil fields, fishing, and high winds, surrounded by the ice of Antarctica, is divided between Argentina and Chile.

Best Time to Visit Tierra del Fuego

But the best time to visit Tierra del Fuego is when it is summer in the southern hemisphere—October to April (December to February is even better). You'll benefit from warmer weather and longer daylight hours. However, it's still rather cool, and the moments of sunshine may alter with rain and even snow. Be sure to take warm clothes, for the cold Antarctic wind will accompany you everywhere, regardless of the season.

Things to Do in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province

Ushuaia is the southernmost city on the planet located in Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina. It is from here that ships go to the cold Antarctica—that's the shortest way to the white continent. The city boasts close proximity to the Tierra del Fuego National Park, which is located just about 15.5 miles (25 km) from Ushuaia. Additionally, you can go by jeep to Escondido Lake and Fagnano Lake or sail on a rented yacht in the Beagle Channel to the island of Los Lobos. Tourists who come are also often offered to visit the Popper's mine, which has survived in good condition.

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Tierra del Fuego National Park is home to various animals, such as penguins, sea lions, cormorants, and guanacos. While walking in the dense subantarctic forest, be ready to meet beavers, hares, black woodpeckers, and even elusive red foxes or "zorros." The natural landscape of the park has picturesque bays and coves surrounded by cliffs and valleys formed by glacial erosion. It is worth visiting the lakes with a nearly black peat bottom.

Admission to the park costs around 30,000-40,000 Argentine pesos for foreigners, while national residents can pay around 9,000-12,000 pesos. Tickets for provincial residents cost about 5,000 pesos. Children under 5 years old, seniors and residents of Ushuaia can enter free of charge. Tickets cost less for the second consecutive day. Additionally, you can buy a three-day pass. The park is open from 8 am until 9 pm.

Getting to Tierra del Fuego

You can reach Tierra del Fuego from Buenos Aires or Ushuaia by air flights, which are available year-round. To get to the National Park, you can hop on a bus in Ushuaia from Maipú Av. and Juana Fadul.