Puerto Almanza, Tierra del Fuego's best kept secret

Discover gastronomy and nature in Puerto Almanza

If you make a trip to Ushuaia, we recommend that you spend at least one day in the fishing village of Puerto Almanza. This place, the southernmost in the world, as it is even further south than the city of Ushuaia, is located on the shores of the famous Beagle Channel, and besides offering incredible views, it has an excellent gastronomy. 

Here you will find about 30 houses of settlers devoted entirely to fishing, to using the resources provided by the icy waters of the Beagle Channel to offer a gastronomy of excellence in every place where you sit down to eat. There is also a detachment of the Argentinean Prefecture, one of the Navy, a school and a police station. In this beautiful southern destination everything is reduced to family work and the life that results from the fishing resources.

In the excursions that are usually made from the city of Ushuaia, Puerto Almanza, is among the most popular for the season that starts in October until the arrival of winter.. Without further ado, we tell you everything you need to know about Puerto Almanza.

How to get to Puerto Almanza?

The picturesque little town is only 75 kilometres away from Ushuaia, that is why we say that it is interesting for you to get to know the place since there is a lot to do and see just a few kilometres away from the end of the world. If you rented a car or you are with your own vehicle you have to take Route 3 to the north, then you have to take Provincial Route J and Provincial Route K to Puerto Almanza, the road is well signposted and has good driving conditions. We recommend you to check the viewpoints or places to admire the views and stop along the way.

Another way to get to Puerto Almanza is to hire an excursion, which is one of the most popular activities during the mentioned season and can be done with family or friends. 

The excursions to Puerto Almanza take the same Route 3 and stop at different viewpoints so you can take beautiful pictures of your trip. One of them is in Valle Carbajal, where the views of the mountain range and the mountain glaciers are breathtaking.

Then a stop is made at Laguna Victoria and Paso Guaraní. to take another panoramic view of the place. The trip is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful.
 

What can you do in Puerto Almanza?

In Brown Bay, where Puerto Almanza is located, you can make an ideal visit for families who can enjoy outdoor activities and nature together with their children. Here not only the spectacular regional food is an attraction, but there is history and nature in every corner of the village. Nevertheless, The Ruta de la Centolla is a much sought after experience in the summer season that you can't miss.

In Puerto Almanza you can go hiking and see beautiful southern landscapes. A great idea is to visit the Cascada del Duende, a magical place in an enchanted forest. The trail starts at the Akum restaurant where you mark the beginning of the hike, which is relatively easy with a difference in altitude of 105 metres. When you arrive you will see a beautiful waterfall surrounded by trees and rocks that give a beautiful touch to the landscape. Another trekking not to be missed is the Lashifasaj Waterfall, which presents a moderate difficulty of approximately 6 km. The characteristic of this place is that between November and January the water level is higher and you can occasionally see some rainbows.

A few kilometres away is also the Estancia Haberton, which welcomes tourists eager to connect with the natural scenery of the south. The estancia offers a variety of outdoor activities and boat trips. From Puerto Almanza and on the other side of the Beagle Channel you can also see the city of Puerto Williams in Chile, on Navarino Island. 

Another fun option is to use ATVs to explore the southern forests, a fun activity that can be done at Los Nostros, the southernmost parador in the country.

The best gastronomy is in Puerto Almanza

If we talk about gastronomy, Puerto Almanza gets a ten. Here, the families personally serve tourists in their family restaurants, bringing them the freshest food of the day so that they get the best impression of the southern food. You can take your table with a view of the Beagle Channel and taste spider crab au gratin, spiny lobster, sea urchins, sea bass, mussels, trout and salmon, different molluscs in the best preparations you can imagine. 

The excursions in Almanza that offer the Ruta de la Centolla (Route of the Spider Crab), The meat is tender and can be eaten in a variety of dishes and preparations, from casseroles, pies, boiled or crumbled in salads, for example. The meat is tender and can be eaten in different ways, from casseroles, pies, boiled or crumbled in salads, for example. Either way, it is a spectacular gastronomic experience for your palate.

This natural treasure can be located very close to the centre of Ushuaia, you only need to be eager to visit the Beagle Channel, do outdoor activities, visit the Cerro Cornú and do some fishing. Don't forget to enjoy a delicious spider crab and the plan will be a success, Puerto Almanza is waiting for you, contact us for more information!