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Argentina Tierra del Fuego

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When is the best time to visit Tierra del Fuego?

This far south, you will benefit from long daylight hours and mild temperatures between Dec (when it is light until 1am) and the end of Feb, though you can have snow flurries at any time of the year. In the winter, snowy landscapes are beautiful here but hiking is not practical.

For more detailed information visit our When To Go section.

What language is spoken in Tierra del Fuego?

The main language spoken in Tierra del Fuego is Spanish.

What currency do I need in Tierra del Fuego?

The Argentine Peso is the main currency used in Tierra del Fuego.

What is the time difference between Tierra del Fuego and the UK?

The time difference between Buenos Aires and the UK is GMT -3 hours.

What places combine well with Tierra del Fuego?

El Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier, 564 km (50mins by air); most Antarctic cruises depart from Ushuaia; Buenos Aires (3.5hrs by air); a cruise to Punta Arenas in Chilean Patagonia on MV Australis.

How do I get to Tierra del Fuego?

Direct flights from Buenos Aires take 3.5 hours.

When can you ski in Tierra del Fuego?

The ski season in Tierra del Fuego is June - September.

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