Overview
Founded in 1886 by British missionary Thomas Bridges, Estancia Harberton was the first permanent settlement in Tierra del Fuego and was declared a National Historic Monument in 1999. Admission costs roughly ARS 50,000 per person and includes a guided walk through the historic homestead and gardens plus entry to the Acatushún Museum of birds and marine mammals. It's about a 1.5-hour drive east of downtown Ushuaia, and the estancia is open only from mid-October through March, closed on Tuesdays.
Opening Hours
Mid-October to March, closed Tuesdays, 12:00-19:00 (guided tours at set times such as 13:00, 15:00, 17:15)
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Combine your visit with the Isla Martillo penguin tour for a full and efficient day trip.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Ushuaia, Argentina from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Estancia Harberton
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Things to Do in Ushuaia
Beagle Channel Cruise
Sail the Beagle Channel to spot Magellanic penguins, sea lions, and seabirds. The 'Lighthouse at the End of the World' (Les Eclaireurs) is the cruise highlight amid majestic Patagonian scenery.
Tierra del Fuego National Park Trekking
Hike the coastal trail and Lapataia Bay in the world's southernmost national park. Walk through sub-Antarctic forest, glacial lakes, and peat bogs, and snap a photo at the 'End of Route 3' sign.
Martial Glacier Trek
Trek to the Martial Glacier behind Ushuaia. A chairlift takes you partway up, then about an hour's hike reaches the glacier with panoramic views of the Beagle Channel and the city below.