Tierra del Fuego National Park

Tierra del Fuego National Park is one of 39 national parks in Argentina. It covers 630 km² (63,000 ha) — about 80% of the size of New York City, making it the #17 largest national park in Argentina (1.7% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1960, 66 years ago — the first national parks in Argentina date back to 1934. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Tierra del Fuego National Park

The closest airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH), about 24 km away — around 31 minutes by car; alternatively Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA, 110 km). Other national parks within reach include Yendegaia National Park (1,118 km²), Yendegaia National Park project, Alberto de Agostini National Park (14,600 km²) and Cabo de Hornos National Park (631 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.