TIERRA DEL FUEGO NATIONAL PARK

It belongs to the protected Andean Patagonian natural areas system, Tierra del Fuego National Park, is the southernmost (in Argentina) and limits in his occidental side with Republic of Chile. It was planned so as to give continuity to the protection given to the subantarctic forest. Although its natural conformation is not so different from the rest of the parks, what makes it special, is the fact that it is the only one that has got maritime coasts (a total of 6 km.) because its meridian border is watered by the Beagle Channel waters.
Besides being representative of the local flora and fauna, the national park keeps archaeological remains of the Yamana natives. Another attraction inside the park is finding the end of N° 3 National Road and Pan-American Road, in the famous and beautiful Lapataia Bay.
It was created on October 15th 1960, by law N° 15.554 and is placed 11km away from Ushuaia city, in the south-west extreme of Argentina side of the Main Island of Tierra del Fuego. It has got 63.000 ha and just the south area (2000 ha approximately) is destined for recreational and educational use of the local population and tourism.
Besides organized tours, different activities can be done inside it, such us: trekking, camping, sport fishing, bird watching and yachting with no engine boats, during winter it is an ideal place for cross country skiing.

RECOMENDATIONS:
· It is absolutely forbidden to drive any kind of car out of N° 3 National Road and secondary roads.
· Maximum speed, once in the park, is 40 km/h.
· If you want fish, it is necessary to bear in mind, that beginning and ending of the fishing season, as well as the license, are different to the rest of the province.
· The extraction of mussels and bivalve molluses is forbidden because of Red Tide (Death Risk). It is not allowed to cut or take off elements of the ecosystem.
· Do not make any kind of inscription on rocks, trees, etc.
· Hunting and carrying weapons deserve severe punishment.
· Do not drop trashes, put them in a bag and bring them to the city with you.
· Attention: In Lago Roca area it is recommendable to boil water for 5 minutes before drinking it.
· The Park´s Intendance office is located on 1395 San Martín St.

FOOTPATHS INSIDE TIERRA DEL FUEGO NATIONAL PARK

PAMPA ALTA:
The climbing path to Pampa Alta hill begins in N°3 National road, about 3 km away from the park's entrance gate. Half way of the track an active beavers 'dam can be seen as you get to the top. You enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the western part of the Beagle channel including Redonda Island and Chilean Island Navarino and Hoste. To the northwest you will see the outstanding Guanaco Hill. Afterwards you can walk down towards Cañadon del Toro or return by previous path. This hill is about 300 high and it takes about one hour to get the top.
The other possibility is finding this track as of the path that leads you towards Cañadon del Toro. Degree of difficulty: Medium - Length: 5 km (going down Cañadon del Toro).

SALTOS DEL RIO PIPO:
At the end of the road that goes into Cañadon del Toro you will find a track that runs beside Río Pipo and takes you to its waterfalls. Degree of difficulty: Soft - Length: 300 m.

SENDA COSTERA:
At the end of the road that leads cars to bahía Ensenada you will find a footpath that goes westwards along the shore of the Beagle channel allowing you to see a combination of forest and sea coasts. Unique place to watch marine and coastal avifauna, also different kinds of trees and bushes, most of them bloom in summertime. These shores were the home of Yamana natives which become obvious for the profuse remains of shells and ash monticules which are covered now by herbal vegetation (Indian middens).
At last the track goes back towards where it ends. This walk takes about three hours. It can also be done the other way round. Degree of difficulty: Medium - Length: 8 km.

PASEO DE LA ISLA:
This path begins after crossing over the bridge on Lapataia river, opposite the National Park Gendarmery Station and takes you to a section of the Cormoranes archipelago. You can enjoy a beautiful view with little effort. There is also the possibility of watching forests and coastal birds. Degree of difficulty: Soft - Length: 1,5 km.

LAGUNA NEGRA:
This is the round footpath that begins after crossing over the Ovando river bridge, on the right hand side. It is the best way to observe a peat-bog formation.
Degree of difficulty: Soft - Length: 1 km. (the whole circuit).

LAS LENGAS:
It is located after crossing the bridge over the Ovando river on the left-hand side. This path includes two different tours: Lookout track presenting a panoramic view of Lapataia bay and the possibility of later going down towards it and peat-bog track climbing fuegian forest, peat-bogs and abandoned beavers'dams.
Degree of difficulty: Soft - Length: 2 km (low)

CASTORERA:
Starts at the end the N° 3 national road and as it goes into the forest many beavers'dams can be seen. It can be done in combination with peat-bog track (Circuito Las Lengas). Degree of difficulty: Soft - Length: 200 m (low)

XXIV BOUNDARY:
8 km way from the park entrance and after going through the Lago Roca parking lot this footpath starts. Going along the coast on the northern side of the lake it goes as far as Hito XXIV, which is the actual boundary between Argentina and Chile. It takes three hours forth and back, in the meantime you can enjoy ravishing view of Piramide chain and lake Roca while walking among high deciduous beech forests that cover the Guanaco chain, which can be seen on the right-hand side. Degree of difficulty: Soft - Length: 5 km (low).

CERRO GUANACO:
This track starts in the same place as the one that takes you to Hito XXIV, but goes fast upwards to the right after crossing the first stream. It takes about four hours to get to the top of the mountain, which is 970 m high above sea level, from up there you have a wonderful view of the Beagle channel, Cañadon del Toro and Chilean Islands Navarino and Hoste. Another option, after only two and a half hours walking you can get to a lookout from which lago Roca is seen and also the southern area of the park. Degree of difficulty: Demanding - Length: 8 km (low).

DAY 1 - Arrival to Ushuaia Airport and transfer to hotel. 03 nts of accommodation with breakfast

DAY 2 - Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park. Return to the city and take a Beagle Channel Navigation to see Isla de los Pàjaros, Isla de los Lobos and Faro Les Eclareirs.

DAY 3 - Excursion to Fagnano and Escondido Lakes

DAY 4 - Transfer to airport

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