Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve

Arakur Ushuaia is located in a privileged setting, within the Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve . It is surrounded by a native forest of lengas, ñires and coihues, impressive views and green areas to enjoy rest. The nature reserve protects fauna and flora fueguina and is ideal to seek contact with nature without leaving the hotel.

Peek into the magic and the vastness
The 100 ha reserve gathers all the characteristics of the fuegian, peat, wetland and castoreras forests. Contemplative walks and photographic safaris are the most popular activities. Through the circuits you can access the summit of Cerro Alarkén, a huge peat bog and the viewpoint over Ushuaia Bay. These walks are relatively light, without difficulty, and reward with beautiful views of the Martial Glacier, Mount Olivia, and Cerro Cinco Hermanos.

The Arakur hotel has a sustainable infrastructure, with a large investment in thermal insulation and optimization of energy use, in line with the values ​​set out since its design. Within the Tierra del Fuego province, the Arakur hotel is one of the best examples when it comes to sustainability and environmental management.

A few minutes from the center of Ushuaia , the reserve is the attribute that distinguishes the hotel and forms an experience for visitors who seek nature as the focus of their vacation or rest. From the door of the establishment, various circuits depart to discover the Fuegian forest and the importance of all its stadiums.

The magic in Ushuaia is latent with each new proposal or experience. The destination is full of mysticism and the luxurious facilities of the Arakur facilitate the introduction to adventure and contemplative walks. Excursions in the surroundings and guided walks within the reserve allow you to peer into that incomparable magic, vastness and nature in the southernmost land in the world.

Among the excursions that can be combined with the stay at the reserve´s hotel, we can highlight the trekking on Mary Ann Island, a promenade towards the penguin colony on Martillo Island or an excursion to Estancia Harberton.

It is unmissable to make any of the trekking circuit proposals to find the most powerful views of the Beagle Channel, Mount Olivia or the valley of the Río Chico. At the end of the day, La Cravia is the hotel´s gourmet restaurant to delight in regional dishes and the best wines from its own cava.

When you think about wellness and health, the place has two swimming pools, two hot tubs on the outdoor terrace with panoramic views of the sea and the city, gym, sauna, micro-cinema and games room.