Los Cauquenes, the only hotel overlooking the Beagle Channel

Resort & Spa The only high-end located on the beach of the Beagle Channel, behind the snowy peaks of the imposing Andes and only 4 km from the city of Ushuaia. Los Cauquenes Hotel has 54 rooms and suites, direct access to private beach and privileged views in all areas.
Los Cauquenes is committed to the preservation of resources and eco-efficiency. In 2012 we obtained the certification Biosphere Hotel and from May 2015 we became part of Green Leader By Trip Advisor. This new program gives recognition to those hotels that apply practices that respect the environment.
Swimming pool in-out
With a half inside our Spa, one on the terrace and the landscape as a framework, our in-out pool offers a unique experience physical and sensory relax at the End of the World.
Gym, sauna and Relax
Relaxation and Exercise
Work out in our gym with the latter one technology or enjoy the benefits of dry Finnish sauna or relaxing between sessions in the relaxation room overlooking the Beagle Channel.

Catamaran through the Beagle Channel

Catamaran rides Beagle channel allows to watch cormorants and sea lions.

Navigating the Beagle Channel is an experience that allows species sighted in the area and gives a card from Ushuaia in its entirety, seen from a distance: the water, then the city, forests and hills, mounts Olivia, Five Brothers and Sheer. Different agencies offer different types of catamaran rides. Whatever service you hire, 2 hours, 3 or 4, the highlights are the famous Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, two red stripes and one white; Isla de los Lobos, on which dozens of sea lions desperezan one over the other, and Bird Island, where you can see dozens of species of birds, mostly cormorants Magellan and imperial, but also albatross and petrels. In summer, the most popular excursion is to the penguin colony on the island Hammer, where you can choose to walk down a path to Magellanic penguins in the company of a guide.

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Just 12 kilometers west of Ushuaia along National Route No. 3 is reached Tierra del Fuego National Park. It is the only country that has shoreline. There are 63 thousand hectares of a rich ecosystem and diverse: valleys, rivers, lakes, mountain ranges, canyons, beaches and sub-Antarctic forest. To know, nothing beats out of the car and walk the marked trails to meet the captive within the National Park: Lake Roca, glacial and shared with Chile; Black Lake, which in winter is completely covered by a layer of snow; the Castorera, where animals are foreigners (they were brought from Canada) and Ensenada and Lapataia bays, which are small ravines and small beaches. The local fauna is composed of red foxes, white geese, albatrosses, guanacos, great grebe and sea otters, among others. Among the flora you can see the orchid of Magellan. If you prefer, you can hire excursions. In addition, you can do sport fishing, boating and camping.

Estancia Harberton

Estancia Harberton was the first of Tierra del Fuego: It is considered the first rural settlement on the island. It was built in 1886 by Thomas Bridges, under his Anglican mission. It can be reached in two ways: through the route J or catamaran. Today the main activity is tourism, which is managed by the great-grandson of Bridges, Thomas D. Goodall. Inside the house operates a museum of birds and mammals in the area, and a religious library that belonged to Thomas Bridges. In addition, you can take a tour of the grounds and the cemetery. There is also a botanical garden with replicas huts Yamana.

Cerro Castor

In the winter, the place to be in Ushuaia is the Cerro Castor, one of the most complete centers of ski country. For the stable weather conditions, there the season is longer than elsewhere, generally runs from June 17 until October 12, approximately. It is one of the largest in South America. The hill is only 195 meters above sea level and the summit, at 1,057 meters. There are 26 tracks, totaling 30 kilometers of pistes and six lifts. The altitude reaches 772 meters. Besides the traditional ski, snowboard and snowblade it is made: it is practiced with two shorter boards, which are not released, without poles and has a similar technique to alpine skiing, with jumps and spins. Snowgolf championships and snow polo are also available. At the opening of the hill, when the season opens, torchlight descents are made.

Museum del Fin del Mundo

The former prison doomsday is since 1994 a museum where one really seems to early last century when the inmates met their sentences there. To this collaborate both vivid reproductions of human figures, is a writer Ricardo Rojas, confined politician in 1934, sitting in his cell, as the pavilion was left rebuild and spooky stories told by guides. It is that criminal prisoners housed famous: the serial murderer Gordino Cayetano Santos, better known as big-eared shorty; Radowitzky young anarchist Simon, who managed to escape, and former President of the Nation for 49 days, Hector J. Campora. And they say it may also have spent time there nothing less than Carlos Gardel. Presidio Museum of Ushuaia is considered National Heritage. Open daily from 10 to 20, but the tours are conducted between 11:30 and 18:30. Admission for domestic tourists has reduced value.

Tren del Fin del Mundo

From the End of the World Station, 8 kilometers from the city now part of a colorful red train makes a tour in the area around the National Park. But from 1909 until 1952 and was known as the train of prisoners and for 25 kilometers into the forest for wood consiguieran convicts to supply the population. The circuit takes almost two hours which passes through Valley Peak, the Canyon del Toro, the Cascada de la Macarena, where you can descend to meet the reconstruction of a camp of the Yamana Indians who inhabited the area, or to obtain a panoramic view of the waterfall. Finally you enter the National Park, where tourists can choose to cross it by car, train and then embarks on the return from the National Park Station.

Eating crab and Patagonian lamb

Two are the specialties of the fueguinos pride. The first and best known is the crab, which is a unique species in the world and is in the Beagle Channel. Some of the restaurants that are serving Aunt Elvira, on Maipú, Tante Nina, avenue street Godoy, Chez Manu, from where you can get a panoramic view of the city and Kuar, where the cuisine is copyright and pasta They are also specialty. The second is the Patagonian lamb, traditional food of Tierra del Fuego, which for the cold winters is ideal. The best places to try are on the outskirts of the city, where they will carry out activities in the snow: in Tierra Mayor Valley.

Shopping in South Atlantic

Tierra del Fuego is a special customs area. So there are two duty-free shops. South Atlantic are called and no one at the airport and another in the city, the San Martin Avenue, the main. Both are available in perfumery, cosmetics, clothing, accessories or alcohol, among many others. And all at a reduced price because they are tax free. An excellent opportunity to take advantage, either to one or to bring gifts.

Trout fishing in Rio Grande

Rio Grande is famous for being the international capital of trout. Some famous fishermen who visited are Sylvester Stallone, Ted Turner and Robert Duvall.

Tierra del Fuego in general and Rio Grande in particular are ideal for fly fishing for trout in the amount and quality living in its rivers. In fact, it is considered the international capital of trout. Worldwide fishing enthusiasts come, attracted by the size and weight of individuals that are achieved. They have even famous fishing in these lands, as Sylvester Stallone, Ted Turner and Robert Duvall. The rivers in which it takes place are Grande Menendez and Irigoyen and the season is more extensive than elsewhere: from 1 November to mid-April. Of course, the return of the pieces is mandatory.

Dogsledding

One of the funniest and most original winter activities that Ushuaia offers are sleigh rides through beautiful dogs Siberian & Alaskan Huskies.

One of the most original activities that Ushuaia offers rides in winter are dog sledding. It can be combined with snowshoeing, something that is fun for downhill. They are made in Tierra Mayor, a vast peat valley completely covered with snow from June. The journey begins in sleigh, being pulled by beautiful dogs Siberian & Alaskan Huskies. There is always an accompanying guide. You enter the beech forests ancient paths are followed to a stop called woodcutter’s shelter. There sleds are changed by snowshoes and foot excursion to the Alvear Ice Waterfall and the Mirador del Valle is undertaken. The view is stunning. Before heading back, to recuperate hot chocolate is offered.