Rio Grande is a town at the mouth of the Grande River on the northeast coast of Isla Grande Tierra del Fuego - the largest of the islands in Patagonia’s Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Founded as a sheep farming town in the early 1900s, it has grown into the island’s largest city after Ushuaia, and is its industrial hub, as well as the site of the Hermes Quijada International Airport. Just nine kilometres off the coast of Rio Grande lies Los Lobos Island, home to colonies of sea lions, fur seals and elephant seals. Further inland, visitors can enjoy trekking, horse riding and fly fishing at various trout-rich spots upriver.
Widely regarded world’s southernmost city, Ushuaia is a strikingly beautiful destination on the southern coastline of Tierra del Fuego Island, backed by mountains and facing onto Beagle channel. The city’s elegant commercial centre offers a variety of cultural and entertainment activities, while its natural location means that adventure enthusiasts are spoilt for choice, with kayaking, skiing, hiking and sailing all on offer. For a more serene excursion, boat cruises are a popular way to view the glacier off Ushuaia’s coast.
