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Ushuaia weather
Explore the stunning hiking trails around Nahuel Huapi National Park. From easy panoramic viewpoints to challenging alpine refugios.
- 10 Trails
- 3 Glaciers
- All Skill Levels
Popular Trails
Complete guide with weather notes and Windguru station recommendations for optimal planning.
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Laguna Esmeralda
Easy–Moderate
- 9 km round trip
- 3–4 hours
- Turquoise glacial lagoon; peat bogs; mountains surrounding
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Weather Notes
Trail becomes muddy quickly; visibility matters at the lagoon.
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Laguna de los Témpanos & Glaciar Vinciguerra
Hard
- 13–14 km
- 6–8 hours
- Glacier, lagoon, alpine terrain
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Weather Notes
Weather changes fast; snow possible any month; wind exposed above treeline.
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Cerro del Medio
Hard
- 12–14 km
- 6–8 hours
- Panoramic views of Ushuaia, Beagle Channel
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Weather Notes
Very exposed ridge — wind is the main risk.
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Glaciar Martial
Moderate
- 4–7 km depending on route
- 2–4 hours
- Glacier view, city panorama
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Weather Notes
One of Ushuaia's best sunrise/sunset viewpoints; ridge catches strong winds.
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Cerro Guanaco
Hard
- 8–10 km
- 5–7 hours
- Best viewpoint in Ushuaia region; panoramic 360°
5
Weather Notes
One of the windiest summits in Tierra del Fuego; cloud base affects visibility severely.
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Paso de la Oveja
Hard
- 25–30 km over 2 days
- 2 days minimum
- Valleys, lenga forest, alpine pass
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Weather Notes
Remote; requires good weather windows for the pass; wind + snow possible year-round.
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Laguna del Caminante
Moderate
- 16–18 km
- 6–8 hours or overnight
- Remote lagoon; forest + alpine mix
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Weather Notes
Valley can hold low clouds; muddy sections persist.
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Cascada de los Amigos / Cañadón de la Oveja
Easy–Moderate
- 4–6 km
- 2–3 hours
- Waterfall + canyon
8
Weather Notes
Protected trail; good for bad-weather days.
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Coastal Trail — Senda Costera
Easy
- 8 km one way
- 3–4 hours
- Coastal forest, beaches, wildlife
9
Weather Notes
Wind from Beagle Channel is the primary factor.
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Hito XXIV (Border Marker Trail)
Easy–Moderate
- 8 km
- 3 hours
- Coastal forest, calm beaches, views into Chile
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Weather Notes
Very manageable; wind exposure increases as you approach the border.
