Tolhuin
Walk around a paradise on the shore of the Fagnano lake, between the plateau and the Andes mountain range.
Did you know that the name Tolhuin, in the Selk'nam language, means “heart”? Discover the charm of this town located at the very center of the southernmost province in the world: Tierra del Fuego. Here you’ll find a world to enjoy relaxation and adventure tourism. Trekking circuits and bicycle rides, journeys on horseback and on dog-pulled sleighs, fishing in the rivers and in the Fagnano lake: the largest water body in the province.
Enjoy exploring these extreme lands. Visit Estancia Rolito and find out about the life of rural families. At the heart of town, discover the classic La Unión bakery, and taste its sweet delicacies. And, in a westward adventure, discover the Escondido lake through the Garibaldi pass, crossing the Andes mountain range. Live this experience in Argentine Patagonia.
Geographic location: Province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica, and South Atlantic Islands, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: From Ushuaia, the provincial capital, via Ruta Nacional 3 (103 km).
Area: 54 sq km
Altitude: 120 meters above sea level (average height).
Climate: temperate, cold, and humid.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothes, suitable for very low temperatures.