Incontournables de la Province de Terre de Feu

Tierra del Fuego Highlights

This collection highlights the maritime and cultural landmarks of northern Tierra del Fuego, centered around Río Grande. It features three strategic Argentine Navy lighthouses—Cabo Peñas, Cabo Domingo, and San Sebastián—which mark the rugged Atlantic coastline. Cultural insights are provided by the Virginia Choquintel Museum, detailing Selk'nam heritage and regional biodiversity, alongside the Malvinas memorial exhibition and central urban parks like Plaza Ona and Plaza Pellegrini.

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Faro Cabo Peñas

Uninhabited Argentine Navy lighthouse situated on a 30-meter-high plateau on the eastern side of Cabo Peñas.

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Faro Cabo Domingo

Uninhabited Argentine Navy lighthouse located 10 kilometers north of Río Grande on a prominent coastal headland.

Faro San Sebastián

Uninhabited lighthouse of the Argentine Navy located on the San Sebastián cape at the northern entrance of the bay.

Museo Municipal "Virginia Choquintel"

Local history museum featuring exhibits on Selk'nam (Ona) culture, regional flora and fauna, and the industrial development of Río Grande.

Salon de Exposición "Malvinas en la memoria"

Exhibition space dedicated to the history and memory of the Malvinas War, featuring photographs and historical artifacts.

Plaza Ona

Public park and landscaped green space located in the central area of Río Grande.

Plaza Pellegrini

Urban square in Río Grande featuring paved walkways and local vegetation.