Between trains and forests: Tierra del Fuego National Park at your own pace

The day begins with the whistle of the End of the World Train , whose steam locomotives advance slowly on rails that once transported prisoners from the Ushuaia prison. Today, there are no more chains or guards, just travelers gazing through the window at a landscape that seems like something from another time: crystalline rivers, lenga forests, and mountains that silently guard the entrance to the park.

At the end of the approximately one-hour train ride, our driver awaits us and takes us to Ensenada Zaratiegui , where the small Correo del Fin del Mundo (Post Office at the End of the World) stands. Its wooden walls hold stories of travelers from all over the world, who left their mark on letters and postcards with unique stamps. Outside, the wind smells of sea and forest, and we were fortunate enough to see condors circling majestically in the sky, guardians of this southern corner.

The journey continues, and soon the adventure of canoeing on the Lapataia River awaits us. Paddling these serene waters is like entering a different world: silence reigns, broken only by the touch of the oar and the birdsong. The river slowly guides us to Lapataia Bay , where land meets sea in a setting that is thrillingly simple. There, along the road, a sign reminds us that we are at the end of National Route 3 , the final stop on the legendary Pan-American Highway that connects Alaska with Tierra del Fuego. Reaching this place is more than a destination: it's a metaphor for the journey itself.

With our appetites whetted for adventure, the Alakush Visitor Center refuge welcomes us with the aromas of firewood and tradition. The embers slowly cook the Fuegian lamb, which is soon served accompanied by fresh salads and simple desserts, for a lunch that combines gastronomy and landscape. From the windows, the valley and the river stretch out like a natural canvas.

The day ends at Roca Lake— also known as Acigami—after a short hike from Alakush, where the still waters reflect snow-capped mountains and the southern sky. It's a place to pause, contemplate, and experience the magnitude of nature in its purest form. Tierra del Fuego National Park bids farewell, like a setting where every corner is a postcard and every moment, an unforgettable memory.

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