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An afternoon drive from Ushuaia delivers sweeping views from Paso Garibaldi, shoreline walks at Lago Fagnano, and a cozy country-house snack—plus a chance to observe beavers in their natural habitat. This small-group tour balances easy walking with scenic stops and cultural insight.
An afternoon drive from Ushuaia delivers sweeping views from Paso Garibaldi, shoreline walks at Lago Fagnano, and a cozy country-house snack—plus a chance to observe beavers in their natural habitat. This small-group tour balances easy walking with scenic stops and cultural insight.
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Operated by Pinguinos Expediciones · Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
The bus eases out of Ushuaia in the late afternoon and the town’s roofs shrink behind you. Within an hour the road climbs; Paso Garibaldi opens a shallow bowl where Escondido Lake hangs at about 430 m, glassy or wind-ruffled depending on the weather. In the hush that follows, the forest leans close and the lakes take on a personality of their own — Fagnano pushing low, patient, Escondido hiding pockets of reed and shoreline beaver activity.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for light to moderate fitness; involves short, easy walks on uneven ground.
The tour is approximately 6 hours and departs in the afternoon; exact pickup time is sent the day before and pickup is from hotels in Ushuaia.
Beaver sightings are common but not guaranteed—guides use quiet approaches and good vantage points to improve chances, especially near calm shorelines at dusk.
Yes; the operator lists the activity as suitable for all fitness levels with only short, moderate walks, though those needing mobility assistance should notify the operator at booking.
The tour may be canceled in poor weather for safety; the cancellation policy allows a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours ahead or if the operator cancels due to weather.
The estancia visited was a 19th–20th century rest and supply stop for horsemen traversing the Fuegian ranges before Route 3 connected settlements.
Beavers are an introduced species in Tierra del Fuego that alter shorelines; follow guide instructions to minimize disturbance and avoid feeding wildlife.
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