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( 422704;
www.kaupe.com.ar
; Roca 470; mains AR$80-140)
For an out-of-body seafood ex-
perience, head to this candlelit house overlooking the bay. Chef Ernesto Vivian employs
the freshest of everything and service is impeccable. The tasting menu (AR$360 with
wine and champagne) features two starters, a main dish and dessert, with standouts such
as king crab and spinach chowder or black sea bass in blackened butter.
Chez Manu
INTERNATIONAL $$$
$$$
( 432253;
www.chezmanu.com
;
Martial 2135; mains AR$80-170)
If you are headed to Glaciar
Martial, don't miss this gem on the way, 2km from town. Chef Emmanuel puts a French
touch on fresh local ingredients, such as Fuegian lamb or mixed plates of cold
fruits de
mer
. The three-course set lunch is the best deal. Views are a welcome bonus.
Drinking
Geographically competitive drinkers should note that the southernmost bar in the world
is not here but on a Ukrainian research station in Antarctica.
Dublin Irish Pub
PUB
( 430744;
www.dublinushuaia.com
; 9 de Julio 168)
Dublin doesn't feel so far away amid the
lively banter and free-flowing drinks at this dimly lit foreigners' favorite. Look for occa-
sional live music and be sure to try at least one of its three local Beagle beers.
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
ESTANCIA HARBERTON
Tierra del Fuego's first estancia,
Harberton
( Skype: estanciaharberton.turismo;
www.estanciaharberton.com
;
tour & museum adult/child AR$60/free, half-board s/d/tr US$240/390/
540; 10am-7pm Oct 15-Apr 15)
, was founded in 1886 by English missionary Thomas
Bridges and his family. The location earned fame from a stirring memoir written by
Bridges' son Lucas, titled Uttermost Part of the Earth, about his coming of age
among the now-extinct Selk'nam and Yahgan people. Available in English, the topic
is an excellent introduction to the history of the region and the ways of indigenous
peoples.
In a splendid location, the estanciais owned and run by Tomas Bridges' des-
cendants. There's lodging and day visitors can join guided tours (featuring the is-
land's oldest house and a replica Yahgan dwelling), dine at the restaurant and visit
