At the very bottom of the map, where the Andes finally meet the sea, lies Tierra del Fuego National Park — a wild sweep of sub-Antarctic forest, peat bog and glacial lake wrapped around the shores of the Beagle Channel, just minutes from Ushuaia, the southernmost city on earth. It is a place to fly fish for brook trout at the end of the world, ride the famous End of the World Train, and stand where Route 3 runs out of continent. This is the complete guide to the park: its fishing, its landscapes, the entry fees, and how to visit.
The park at the end of the world
Created in 1960, Tierra del Fuego was the first national park in Argentina to protect a stretch of coastline. It covers some 63,000 hectares where the southern Andes tumble into the sea — a landscape of dense lenga and guindo forest, sphagnum peat bogs, beaver-dammed streams, glacial lakes and the still, grey waters of Lapataia Bay on the Beagle Channel. It is here, at Lapataia, that Argentina’s Ruta Nacional 3 finally ends, more than 3,000 km from Buenos Aires — the literal end of the road.
Fly fishing in the park
The park authorities have enabled fly fishing in this reserve, and it makes for a beautiful, gentle day on the water in extraordinary surroundings. The authorised rivers are the Ovando and the Lapataia, along with the shores of Lago Acigami (also known as Lago Roca), the lake shared with Chile at the park’s heart. The waters hold brook trout, brown and rainbow trout — the brook trout, or fontinalis, thriving in these cold sub-Antarctic streams.
How the park’s fishing rules work
Tierra del Fuego is administered by the Administración de Parques Nacionales (APN). Fishing is permitted only in the authorised waters, on a single barbless hook, with brown trout released and much of the fishing managed as catch-and-release; no felt-soled boots, and gear disinfected between waters. A valid fishing licence is required — see our guide to fishing licences in Argentina. Always confirm the current season and authorised sectors with the park before you fish.
Entry fees and access
An access fee applies in the high season, and — unusually — the park is free to enter in the off-season, from 1 May to 30 September. On the 2026 reference tariff, the international single-day entry was around AR$8,400; park fees change with inflation, so confirm current values. The fee is separate from your fishing licence.
Things to see and do
The park is one of the great highlights of any trip to the far south:
- The End of the World Train (Tren del Fin del Mundo) — the southernmost railway on earth, running into the park along a historic route.
- Lapataia Bay and the end-of-Route-3 sign, with the famous “end of the world” post office.
- The Senda Costera coastal trail along the Beagle Channel, and the climb up Cerro Guanaco for sweeping views.
- Guided canoeing on Lago Acigami and walks through Laguna Verde and Laguna Negra.
- Abundant birdlife — condors, kelp geese, Magellanic woodpeckers — and the tell-tale dams of the introduced beaver.
When to go
The fishing and hiking season runs roughly November to April, the long-lit austral summer, though the park is beautiful (and free to enter) in the quiet winter months too. Expect cool, changeable weather and wind year-round — come prepared for all four seasons in a day. See our guide to the best time to fly fish Argentina.
Getting there and where to stay
The park lies just 12 km west of Ushuaia, whose airport (USH) connects through Buenos Aires; it’s an easy day trip by car, bus, tour or the train. Ushuaia has the full range of hotels and lodges, making it the natural base for the park and for onward fishing trips across the island.
Planning a fishing trip to the end of the world? If you’d like us to organise it — combining the park with a sea-trout week on the Río Grande, sorting the lodging, guides, licences and logistics — that’s exactly what we do. Just tell us your dates and goals.
Frequently asked questions about Tierra del Fuego National Park
Can you fly fish in Tierra del Fuego National Park?
Yes — the park has enabled fly fishing in authorised waters, principally the Ovando and Lapataia rivers and Lago Acigami (Roca), for brook, brown and rainbow trout. It’s scenic, gentle fishing; the world-famous sea trout are on the Río Grande to the north, outside the park.
Where is Tierra del Fuego National Park?
At the southern tip of Argentina, 12 km west of Ushuaia, on the Beagle Channel and the Chilean border. It’s where Route 3 ends, at Lapataia Bay.
Is there an entrance fee to the park?
Yes in the high season, but the park is free to enter in the off-season (1 May–30 September). On the 2026 reference tariff the international single-day entry was around AR$8,400; fees change with inflation, so confirm current values. It’s separate from your fishing licence.
What is there to do besides fishing?
Ride the End of the World Train, walk the coastal Senda Costera and climb Cerro Guanaco, visit Lapataia Bay and the end-of-Route-3 sign, canoe on Lago Acigami, and watch the rich sub-Antarctic birdlife.
When is the best time to visit?
November to April for fishing and hiking in the long summer days; the park is quieter and free to enter in winter. Weather is cool and changeable year-round.
How do I get to the park from Ushuaia?
It’s just 12 km west of Ushuaia — reachable by car, bus, organised tour or the End of the World Train. Ushuaia (airport USH) is the base, with plenty of hotels and lodges.
Plan your end-of-the-world fishing trip
Brook trout beneath the southern Andes, the End of the World Train, and a sea-trout week within reach — Tierra del Fuego is like nowhere else. Tell us your dates, budget and goals, and we’ll organise the whole trip, from the park to the Río Grande.