Ushuaia and the southernmost reaches of the South American continent offer some breath-taking natural landscapes that are completely uninhabited and unspoilt. A visit to the Tierra del Fuego National Park is a great way to appreciate the region’s outstanding beauty, which is also really accessible, around a 13 mile drive away from the town centre. This natural reserve is a haven for pristine lakes, forests and coastline overlooking the Beagle Channel with a network of easy walking trails for exploring on foot. A leisurely 3.5 hour hike takes you through dense forest of beech, winterbark and firebrush, particularly magnificent of course in autumn as the trees turn to red and yellow. Stop by Laguna Verde’s crystal clear waters to admire a stunning viewpoint and look out at Lapataia Bay for petrels, albatross and steamer ducks.