This post provides a high-level overview of our four weeks visiting multiple national parks/reserves in Patagonia and the high Atacama desert in January/February 2026.
Category: Argentina
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
After four days of suboptimal weather that made it impossible to achieve our desire to take in an unobstructed view of Fitz Roy, Mother Nature cooperated on our last full day in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. This was the most hiking-intensive interval during our three weeks in Patagonia and we came away re-acknowledging that it does get harder as the years pile on. 😉
Out and About in Buenos Aires
Our travel schedule allowed just a a few half days and one full day in Buenos Aires. We spent most of that time out and about in the Recoletta neighbourhood. But we did explore a few other central areas, thanks to a rooftop photography tour. We came away convinced we should include a return visit to BA if/when we finally decide to plan a trip to the Patagonia region and/or Atacama Desert.
Hiking Argentina: Sendero al Mirador Beagle (aka Hayas Trail to Beagle Viewpoint )
Highlights of this short, easy hike in the woods above Ushuaia include walking past peat bogs, a view of the Martial glacier and a viewpoint overlooking the Beagle Channel.
Birding in Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina
Booking a guided birding tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park turned out to be one of the best decisions of our time in Ushuaia, Argentina. Not only did we encounter almost every headline bird species in the area, we learned a lot about the region's plants and other wildlife. Plus we didn't have to worry about finding the right local bus service to get back to our hotel!