Between season
in Tierra del Fuego
I’ve always enjoyed following her blog. It inspires me to explore more of our own country and to look at familiar places through fresh eyes.
So when the opportunity came, I invited Erin and her family to come and explore Tierra del Fuego with us, to share the landscapes and the deep connection we feel to this remote region.
During their visit they stayed in our apartments in Ushuaia, Explora Suites, and spent some nights at Las Loicas, our estancia on the Atlantic coast. What started as a visit quickly felt like sharing our home with friends. Those are the moments that remind us why we love opening this part of the world to others.
It was really nice to read her reflections and see this place through her eyes. If you’re curious about Tierra del Fuego and want to experience it through the perspective of someone discovering it with wonder, I recommend to read her article.
Thank you Erin and family for the visit, the conversations, and for sharing our corner of the world with your readers.
En link naar haar blog: https://solsalute.com/blog/las-loicas-estancia-tierra-del-fuego/
It’s the starting point for other kinds of expeditions, across the island itself, through its forests and mountains, to its remote estancias and forgotten coasts.
One of these places is Península Mitre: a wild, untouched region at the eastern tip of the island. Here, the Atlantic crashes against the cliffs, peatlands stretch endlessly, and traces of old estancias and shipwrecks whisper stories of human resilience at the edge of the world. Expeditions here can last from four to ten days, a true journey into one of the last wilderness areas of Argentina
The province worth slowing down for
Online you’ll often read that you can “see Tierra del Fuego in two days.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth. You could spend weeks here, walking, driving, sailing, listening, and still only begin to understand this land. And it is not only the Argentinean side which is interesting, what about combining it with a visit to Puerto Williams or even drive to Torres del Paine.
And then there’s the north of Tierra del Fuego, where we live, at Cabo San Pablo. It’s open, rugged, quiet, and endlessly inspiring. You can walk through our forests, visit the shipwreck Desdémona, watch the changing light over the ocean, and feel what it means to truly arrive somewhere far away, and yet profoundly connected to live.
An Invitation
So yes, Ushuaia is the gateway to Antarctica. But it’s also the gateway to a much larger story, to Tierra del Fuego itself. Come south not only to sail away, but to stay. To explore, to breathe, and to feel the land beneath the wind. At Las Loicas, and across this province, you’ll find that the end of the world is really just the beginning.
Between season
in Tierra del Fuego
As Autumn settles over the farm, the rhythm changes. The days become quieter and there is more space to focus on the projects that often have to wait during the busy season. The call is our season for building and creating and getting everything ready to service the cold months. While the landscape rests, we continue working on the future of Las Loicas. This year, that includes a new quincho, newly built stables for the horses and an expanded greenhouse that will help us grow even more of the food we serve at the table. Each project is a small step towards creating an even richer estancia experience while staying true to the character of our place.
Winter also gives us the opportunity to reconnect with the land itself. The road can become challenging and there is often little or no traffic on Ruta A. We move into our Captain’s Cabin and close down the rest of the house, living together in a smaller space that is easier to keep warm through the winter days. It is a season that reveals the raw character of this landscape. The winds feel stronger, the days shorter and the sense of isolation greater. Yet it is also a time we have come to love. The sky shows us spectacular color in the morning and in the evening and there is a simplicity to winter here that brings us closer to the land and reminds us why we chose this life in the first place
From October onwards, we will once again welcome guests to share in that experience. Not through a fixed program or a long list of activities, but through the opportunity to spend time in a place where life follows a different rhythm. A place where nature is always present, where hospitality comes naturally, and where exploring often begins the moment you step outside.
We are grateful to everyone who has been part of the journey so far and excited for what lies ahead. The next season will bring new spaces, new ideas and new stories, while staying true to what Las Loicas has always been: a fully hosted estancia experience in one of the most remote and beautiful corners of Tierra del Fuego.
Leentje Toering
It’s the starting point for other kinds of expeditions, across the island itself, through its forests and mountains, to its remote estancias and forgotten coasts.
One of these places is Península Mitre: a wild, untouched region at the eastern tip of the island. Here, the Atlantic crashes against the cliffs, peatlands stretch endlessly, and traces of old estancias and shipwrecks whisper stories of human resilience at the edge of the world. Expeditions here can last from four to ten days, a true journey into one of the last wilderness areas of Argentina
The province worth slowing down for
Online you’ll often read that you can “see Tierra del Fuego in two days.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth. You could spend weeks here, walking, driving, sailing, listening, and still only begin to understand this land. And it is not only the Argentinean side which is interesting, what about combining it with a visit to Puerto Williams or even drive to Torres del Paine.
And then there’s the north of Tierra del Fuego, where we live, at Cabo San Pablo. It’s open, rugged, quiet, and endlessly inspiring. You can walk through our forests, visit the shipwreck Desdémona, watch the changing light over the ocean, and feel what it means to truly arrive somewhere far away, and yet profoundly connected to live.
An Invitation
So yes, Ushuaia is the gateway to Antarctica. But it’s also the gateway to a much larger story, to Tierra del Fuego itself. Come south not only to sail away, but to stay. To explore, to breathe, and to feel the land beneath the wind. At Las Loicas, and across this province, you’ll find that the end of the world is really just the beginning.
Beyond the Gateway
Discovering
Tierra del Fuego
Earlier this year, we spent a week with the Scarpatti family in San Luis, Argentina, where we were introduced to a way of working with horses based on trust and understanding rather than control. It was a meaningful experience that resonated deeply with us and has influenced the way we continue to work with our own horses at Las Loicas. It is a journey we intend to continue in the years ahead.
More recently, we spent time with Marion Latour, a Dutch systemic coach who works with horses. Her perspective offered another layer of understanding, not only about the relationship between humans and horses, but also about the way horses reflect our presence, intentions and communication. In November, we will continue exploring these ideas during a course with her in Brazil.
As with many things at Las Loicas, these experiences naturally find their way back to the farm. Horses have an extraordinary ability to respond to authenticity. They notice the difference between what we feel and what we communicate, and they invite us to be fully present in the moment. These are lessons we continue to learn ourselves, and we look forward to sharing a small part of that journey with our guests.
We are also looking forward to welcoming Abril Scarpatti to Las Loicas in January and February. Having her here will be a wonderful opportunity for us to continue learning and deepen our connection with the horses.
Beyond the Gateway
Discovering
Tierra del Fuego
I know better than most that Ushuaia is the gateway to Antarctica. For fifteen years I worked in the Antarctic travel industry, that’s what first brought me here. I arrived for the first time in 2011, and like so many others, I knew Ushuaia mainly as a port of departure, the place where the great journeys to the south begin.
But everything changed the moment I started to leave the city and explore the rest of the island. I discovered a province that felt endlessly vast and raw, with open skies, forests, rivers, and winds that never stop moving. I met people who live close to nature, quietly and with a strength that comes from this land itself.
Now, years later, living at Cabo San Pablo, at Estancia Las Loicas on the wild Atlantic coast, I’ve fallen even more in love with Tierra del Fuego. It’s become my passion and my purpose to help others see beyond the gateway.
More than a Stop on the Way South
Most travellers come to Ushuaia with Antarctica in mind. And that’s understandable, it’s a dream destination, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But I hope more people begin to realise that Ushuaia is also the gateway to so much more.
It’s the starting point for other kinds of expeditions, across the island itself, through its forests and mountains, to its remote estancias and forgotten coasts.
One of these places is Península Mitre: a wild, untouched region at the eastern tip of the island. Here, the Atlantic crashes against the cliffs, peatlands stretch endlessly, and traces of old estancias and shipwrecks whisper stories of human resilience at the edge of the world. Expeditions here can last from four to ten days, a true journey into one of the last wilderness areas of Argentina
The province worth slowing down for
Online you’ll often read that you can “see Tierra del Fuego in two days.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth. You could spend weeks here, walking, driving, sailing, listening, and still only begin to understand this land. And it is not only the Argentinean side which is interesting, what about combining it with a visit to Puerto Williams or even drive to Torres del Paine.
And then there’s the north of Tierra del Fuego, where we live, at Cabo San Pablo. It’s open, rugged, quiet, and endlessly inspiring. You can walk through our forests, visit the shipwreck Desdémona, watch the changing light over the ocean, and feel what it means to truly arrive somewhere far away, and yet profoundly connected to live.
An Invitation
So yes, Ushuaia is the gateway to Antarctica. But it’s also the gateway to a much larger story, to Tierra del Fuego itself. Come south not only to sail away, but to stay. To explore, to breathe, and to feel the land beneath the wind. At Las Loicas, and across this province, you’ll find that the end of the world is really just the beginning.
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