Estancia Harberton
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Nature & Wildlife,
Monument - Historical,
Museum
The oldest estancia (farm) in this part of the world, the still-working property dates back to 1887 and was established by English missionary Thomas Bridges. Bridges founded the Anglican Mission at Ushuaia in 1870.
Today, the estancia remains in the hands of Bridges’ descendants, and it was declared an Argentine National Historical Monument in 1999.
A visit reveals the original buildings of wood and corrugated iron, and terraced gardens. The sheep have long gone but the cattle remain. While you’re here you can also walk amongst a penguin colony at the estancia’s Yecapasela Reserve.
Perhaps the best way to visit is by boat tour from Ushuaia. The cruises visit the Bridges Islands for wildlife viewing of sea lions, penguin colonies and cormorants, before sailing to the estancia for a tour of the homestead and its small marinelife museum.
Traveling here by road, the route winds past mountains, valleys and coastal vistas of the Beagle Channel and its wind-sculpted trees and marshland.
Latest Reviews
Review by Madeleine M, December 2012
Doing what: Beagle Channel Sailing Tour: Islands, Penguins and Estancia Harberton
Tour was great! Saw penguins and sea lions in the wild! The boat got close enough for some great pictures. Had a delicious lamb stew for lunch at the Estancia. I highly recommend this tour!
Review by Aiko K, January 2013
Doing what: Beagle Channel Sailing Tour: Islands, Penguins and Estancia Harberton
It was sunny but really chilly. I could meet a lot of Penguins so it was good.
Review by Emily B, March 2012
Doing what: Beagle Channel Sailing Tour: Islands, Penguins and Estancia Harberton
The trip in it self is amazing!
but don't use Viator. first of all, it is much cheaper to book this directly in Ushuaia at your hotel/hostel/Rumbo sur. Secondly, it was a hassle to contact someone for the hostel pick up service. Lastly, Viator customer service wasn't much help.
I hope you'll enjoy your channel tour!
Practical Info
If you’re visiting independently, enjoy a meal in the tearooms or arrange accommodation in the estancia’s guesthouses.
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