Attractions in Bahía Thetis

Best of Bahía Thetis

This collection highlights the geographical diversity of the Ushuaia region, from the glacial waters of Lake Fagnano to the peat bogs of the Carbajal Valley. It features the historic Casa Beban, a 20th-century Swedish-style residence, alongside key observation points at Paso Garibaldi and within Tierra del Fuego National Park. These sites provide specific vantage points over the southern terminus of the Andes, the Beagle Channel, and the tectonic landscapes of the Fuegian archipelago.

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Mirador Lago Fagnano

Overlooks the southern shore of Lake Fagnano, a massive glacial lake positioned along the Magallanes-Fagnano Fault.

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Mirador Lago Escondido

Observation point located at Paso Garibaldi, the highest crossing point of the Fuegian Andes on National Route 3.

Casa Beban

Historic early 20th-century wooden residence built by the Beban family, now functioning as a cultural center and architectural heritage site.

Mirador Lapataia

Wheelchair-accessible boardwalk at the terminus of National Route 3, offering views of Lapataia Bay and the Beagle Channel.

Lago Roca

Accessible viewing area on the banks of a glacial lake shared with Chile, surrounded by subantarctic lenga and guindo forests.

Khami (Fangano) Lake Viewpoint

Vantage point for Lake Khami, also known as Lake Fagnano, focusing on its expansive eastern waters and tectonic valley.

Carbajal Valley Viewpoint

Overlooks a wide glacial valley characterized by deep peat bogs and the surrounding Alvear mountain range.

Mirador San Sebastian

Elevated viewpoint providing perspectives of the mountainous ridges and rugged terrain surrounding the city of Ushuaia.

Puerto Arias

Coastal viewpoint in Tierra del Fuego National Park located near the pier, overlooking the waters of the Beagle Channel.

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