Ushuaia's national park is at the southern most part of Argentina's southernmost province. Ruta Nacional 3 famously ends here and is a major photo op, so make sure to get your photo at the literal end of the road.

Founded October 15, 1960, the park preserves sub-Antarctic forests once exploited for Ushuaia's penal colony timber in the early 1900s. Indigenous Yaghan and Selk'nam histories play a major part in this land's history and you can learn about them throughout the park, notably on the informational plaques on the short walk in Lapataia Bay (the boardwalk behind the Ruta 3 sign).

Park fees: Check the official site for up to date entrance fees

How to get to Tierra del Fuego National Park:

1. Drive yourself - I recommend renting a car in Ushuaia for the most freedom. Given the cost of most tours and taxis, it often works out in your favor. Check rates here.

2. Hire a taxi for the day - Taxis in Ushuaia are used to offering a day/half-day rate to explore the park. As of February 2026 the rate was the equivalent of $100 US. Alternatively you can have them drop you off at La Costera trailhead where you can hike across the park, ending in Lapataia Bay. Agree on a pick up time later that day.

3. Shuttle - Minibus shuttles depart from the bus terminal at Av. Maipú and Juana Genoveva Fadul Sur. Vague information is given on the official tourism site (under Omnibus) that buses leave every hour or two hours from the bus terminal. This shuttle is another option, offering pick up at your hotel. As of writing, the cost is $25 US round trip.

4. Group tour - Bus tours and small group tours like this one are very common. You'll be drive around the park to the major photo ops. I like the small group tour because it includes an easy hike, so you see more than just quick photo stops like with the big buses.

Hike Tierra del Fuego NP: For a complete guide on hiking the national park, including a route on how to connect the trails to traverse the park, read my blog post dedicated to the park

Bathrooms & Facilties: Alakush Visitor Center is in the heart of the park with a restaurant, gift shop and bathrooms. There are also porta-potties in strategic points of the park like the trailhead for La Costera trail and at Lapataia Bay/Fin de Ruta 3.