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Hidden gems in Bahía Thetis

Hidden Gems & Lighthouses

This collection highlights the rugged geography and maritime heritage of Tierra del Fuego. It spans from the historic maritime museum in Ushuaia's former prison to the remote lighthouses of San Juan de Salvamento and Cabo San Pio. The list features the Martial Glacier's ice fields, the southern terminus of the Pan-American Highway at Lapataia Bay, and the secluded shores of Bahía Thetis. These sites offer insight into the region's glacial landscapes, indigenous Yámana history, and its role in Antarctic exploration.

Hidden Gems & Lighthouses — Map

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Fire Land National Park

Tierra del Fuego National Park is a national park on the Argentine part of the island of Tierra del Fuego, within Tierra del Fuego Province…

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Glaciar Martial

Located in the Martial Mountains north of Ushuaia, this glacier serves as the city's primary fresh water source. Hiking trails and a former ski run provide access to the ice field and views of the Beagle Channel.

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Museo Marítimo de Ushuaia

Housed in a historic former prison, this museum documents the region's maritime history, Antarctic expeditions, and the lives of high-security inmates. The building retains its original radial cell block architecture.

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Cerro Castor

Cerro Castor is a ski resort on the southern slope of Mount Krund, 26 kilometres from the city of Ushuaia, in the Argentine province of…

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Faro de San Juan de Salvamento

Located on Isla de los Estados, this 1884 lighthouse is the oldest in Argentina. It famously inspired Jules Verne's novel 'The Lighthouse at the End of the World'.

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Bahía Lapataia

A fjord-like bay within Tierra del Fuego National Park that marks the southern end of the Pan-American Highway. The area contains several archaeological shell middens left by the Yámana people.

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Cabo San Pio

An eight-meter brick lighthouse tower established in 1919 on the northern coast of the Beagle Channel. It marks the southernmost point of the Argentine mainland.

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Mirador Lago Escondido

An observation point at the Garibaldi Pass, the highest point on National Route 3. It offers panoramic views across the Fuegian Andes and the deep blue waters of Lake Escondido.

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Faro San Diego

A remote lighthouse situated on Cape San Diego, marking the easternmost point of Tierra del Fuego and the entrance to the Strait of Le Maire.

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Bahia Ensenada Zaratiegui

A bay on the Beagle Channel within the national park, home to the 'End of the World' post office. It serves as the trailhead for the seven-kilometer coastal path.

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Bahía Almirante Brown

A bay on the northern shore of the Beagle Channel near Puerto Almanza. The area is known for its artisanal fishing and views toward the Chilean islands.

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Thetis Bay

A remote bay on the eastern tip of Tierra del Fuego. It was the site of a former government sub-prefecture established in 1889 and contains ruins of early pioneer settlements.

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