Dare to discover one of the most remote and fascinating areas in Tierra del Fuego and take a trip of several days through rivers, fields, forests and wild shores where the memory of many shipwrecks still lingers.
When
January
February
March
April
November
December
Mitre Peninsula is located on the Eastern tip of the island of Tierra del Fuego and due to its archaeological and natural value it has been declared a protected reserve. It is the natural habitat of many species of birds and mammals and it also holds important testimonies of the past, such as archaeological remains that belonged to the native Haush tribes and remnants of shipwrecks occurred in the XIX century. Today it is possible to visit this place with guided tours that will take you in a long trekking trip that goes through the most emblematic spots and landscapes of the Mitre Peninsula.
These trips lasts between 7 to 14 days and the level of difficulty of the trek is high, which requires physical fitness.The Peninsula has a rough terrain and a damp weather, with constant cold winds that put to test the hikers resistance. That’s why is very important to be in good shape to face the challenges of the journey.
The tours depart from Ushuaia, and the starting point is the Estancia Moat, located at the end of the Route J. From there, the hike goes through dense forests of guindos and canelos, peatbogs, beaver damps, rivers, lagoons, and rocky shores. Since there are no marked paths, the guides will lead you through cattle trails and rivers. The gravelly shores add some effort to the hike.
The itinerary will take you to places such as Cabo San Pío, where an old Navy lighthouse still stands, an abandoned gold dredge from early XX century, Sloggett Bay, where you can see the recent shipwreck of a Polish vessel called Nasachata, Playa Dorada, Aguirre Bay and Puerto Español. While you're hiking you can also see old cattle ranches and sawmills.
The return to Ushuaia is made from Slogget Bay or Puerto Español, depending on the tour itinerary. For more information, please contact the authorized tour operators.
Northern coast expedition
This itinerary explores the Northern coast of the Peninsula. This is a loop trekking, starting and ending at the end of the Route A. From there, you start an 80 kilometers trekking that goes along the coastal area on low tide, and continues through forests, fields and peatbogs. This trek goes mostly on sea level, so there is no steep terrain. During the trekking you must cross two rivers, the Irigoyen and river Leca. The lenght of this expedition is 10 days.
Images: Guías del Sur-Trekking Patagonia
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Exploring Mitre Peninsula
Dare to discover one of the most remote and fascinating areas in Tierra del Fuego and take a trip of several days through rivers, fields, forests and wild shores where the memory of many shipwrecks still lingers.
When
January
February
March
April
November
December
Mitre Peninsula is located on the Eastern tip of the island of Tierra del Fuego and due to its archaeological and natural value it has been declared a protected reserve. It is the natural habitat of many species of birds and mammals and it also holds important testimonies of the past, such as archaeological remains that belonged to the native Haush tribes and remnants of shipwrecks occurred in the XIX century. Today it is possible to visit this place with guided tours that will take you in a long trekking trip that goes through the most emblematic spots and landscapes of the Mitre Peninsula.
These trips lasts between 7 to 14 days and the level of difficulty of the trek is high, which requires physical fitness.The Peninsula has a rough terrain and a damp weather, with constant cold winds that put to test the hikers resistance. That’s why is very important to be in good shape to face the challenges of the journey.
The tours depart from Ushuaia, and the starting point is the Estancia Moat, located at the end of the Route J. From there, the hike goes through dense forests of guindos and canelos, peatbogs, beaver damps, rivers, lagoons, and rocky shores. Since there are no marked paths, the guides will lead you through cattle trails and rivers. The gravelly shores add some effort to the hike.
The itinerary will take you to places such as Cabo San Pío, where an old Navy lighthouse still stands, an abandoned gold dredge from early XX century, Sloggett Bay, where you can see the recent shipwreck of a Polish vessel called Nasachata, Playa Dorada, Aguirre Bay and Puerto Español. While you're hiking you can also see old cattle ranches and sawmills.
The return to Ushuaia is made from Slogget Bay or Puerto Español, depending on the tour itinerary. For more information, please contact the authorized tour operators.
Northern coast expedition
This itinerary explores the Northern coast of the Peninsula. This is a loop trekking, starting and ending at the end of the Route A. From there, you start an 80 kilometers trekking that goes along the coastal area on low tide, and continues through forests, fields and peatbogs. This trek goes mostly on sea level, so there is no steep terrain. During the trekking you must cross two rivers, the Irigoyen and river Leca. The lenght of this expedition is 10 days.
Images: Guías del Sur-Trekking Patagonia
