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the Reserva Yecapasela penguin colony. It's also a popular destination for bird
watchers.
AR$60/free)
houses a vast collection of mammal and bird specimens compiled by
biologist Natalie Prosser Goodall. Emphasizing the region's marine mammals, the
museum has inventoried thousands of mammals and birds; among the rarest is a
Hector's beaked whale. Many of the specimens were found at Bahía San Se-
bastián, north of Río Grande, where a difference of up to 11km between high and
low tide leaves animals stranded. Confirm the museum's opening hours with the
estancia.
Reserve well in advance as there are no phones at the estancia, though Skyping
may be possible. With advance permission, free primitive camping is allowed at Río
Lasifashaj, Río Varela and Río Cambaceres. Harberton is 85km east of Ushuaia via
RN3 and rough RC-j, a 1½- to two-hour drive. In Ushuaia, shuttles leave from the
base of 25 de Mayo at Av Maipú at 9am, returning around 3pm. Day-long cata-
maran tours are organized by local agencies.
Macario 1910
PUB
( 422757;
www.macario1910.com
;
Av San Martín 1485; 6pm-late)
A welcoming pub with a
transatlantic style of polished wood and leather booths. The tasty locally made Beagle
beer flows on tap and the above-average pub fare includes fresh tuna sandwiches on
homemade bread and plates stacked with shoestring fries made from scratch. It's also
good for cheap set meals (AR$25).
Entertainment
Cine Pakawaia
CINEMA
( 436500; cnr Yaganes & Gobernador Paz; tickets AR$12)
First-run movies are shown at the
Presidio's fully restored hangar-style theater.
Casa de la Cultura
Performing Arts
PERFORMING ARTS
( 422417; cnr Malvinas Argentinas & 12 de Octubre)
Hidden behind a gym, this center hosts
occasional live-music shows.