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Hotel Arakur
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Ushuaia, Argentina

Reserva Natural Cerro Alarkén
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ABOUT HOTEL ARAKUR-   in their own words:
Located in a privileged environment, on a natural balcony inside  Reserva Natural Cerro Alarkén, Arakur is much more than a luxury hotel –it is an experience that will be etched in the memory of its visitors.

With a standards-based sustainable architectural design Arakur Resort & Spa extends along a spectacular natural balcony situated 800 feet above sea level, surrounded by stunning panoramic views, native forests, natural terraces and green areas harmoniously integrated into the environment.

The magnificent Lobby welcomes the guests with its large windows, the warmth of their fireplaces, and a sophisticated decor made with materials such as wood, stone and natural fabrics.

SERVICES

  • Wi-Fi Internet
  • Business center.
  • Guided hiking tours to the Reserva Natural Cerro Alarkén
  • Ushuaia city center shuttle.
  • Heated pool
  • Gym
  • Shuttle to Cerro Castor during ski season.
  • Boots and skis cleaning

RESTAURANTS
At Arakur, the “haute cuisine” shines in a unique environment with an unparalleled view of the Bay and the city, the Beagle Channel, valleys, mountains, and the Vincinguerra Glacier.

“La Cravia” Restaurant
Typical flavors from Tierra del Fuego can be enjoyed “La Cravia” restaurant that offers Argentine and international meals to be ordered either from the menu or to be served at the buffet, with a capacity of 150 people. Argentine barbecue, spider crab, lamb and black hake are some of choices to enjoy together with incredible views from the city and the bay.

Lobby Bar
A piano bar with large windows that invites guests to enjoy drinks with Fuegian platters.

Wine Cellar
A sophisticated wine list to taste with a selection of cold cuts and cheese.

POOLS
Water jets, hot tubs, kids’s pool, watersports. More than 300 sqm of water bodies resulting from rainfall and glacier melting; treated and heated for each particular use.

ACTIVITIES

Indoors Activities
The fitness center, devoted to physical care, is equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym exercise machines.

Outdoors Activities
Having those who live nature intensely in mind, Arakur was desinged to enjoy multiple outings and activities.

  • Paths which run through Cerro Alarkén nature reserve and its surroundings have their starting points at the doors of this Resort.
  • Guided trekking circuits with different levels of difficulty: Turbal and Cerro Alarkén summit.
  • Arroyo Grande meadows.
  • Río Chico Waterfall and beaver lodges.
  • Forest footpath. Ascent to Cortés Hill.
  • Andorra Valley, Vinciguerra Glacier and Iceberg Lagoon.
  • Wildlife watching within Reserva Natural Cerro Alarkén

ACCOMMODATIONS
The rooms at Arakur Ushuaia are decorated with contemporary design details and equipped with state-of-the-art comfort technology, which includes heating and lightning smart control systems.

All rooms and suites at Arakur have large panoramic views: to the south, the Beagle Channel and Ushuaia city; to the north, valleys, mountains and the Natural Reserve.

SERVICES AND COMFORT:
  • 40 inches LED TV sets
  • LT radiator heating system
  • Geothermal air conditioning.
  • Hardwood floor made of native lenga.
  • International power outlets.
  • Large partitioned bathrooms with natural light

 

DOUBLE SUPERIOR
The 66 guestrooms have panoramic bay views and 45 rooms overlooking the mountains and valleys.

TWIN DELUXE
20 rooms with panoramic views to the Beagle Channel and Ushuaia Bay, with two 1.40 metre double beds to enjoy with your family or friends.

TRIPLES
Triple rooms with northern views to the Andorra and Río Chico valleys.

SENIOR SUITES
Senior Suites have two comfortable rooms which include a living room and bedroom

Natural Reserve Cerro Alarkén
100 Hectares (247 acres) of native woods, flora and fauna.

The Reserva Natural Cerro Alarkén is an area dedicated to the preservation of Nature, home to various species of flora and fauna typical of Tierra del Fuego, and to native forests of lengas, ñires and coihues. It extends over more than 1 km of coastline along Arroyo Grande, and offers a natural scenic overlook with a 360° view of the whole area.

Arakur Ushuaia is located inside the Natural Reserve and close to Mount Alarkén’s summit.

Arakur Ushuaia is the starting point for the trails that run through Reserva Natural Cerro Alarkén, an area covering more than 100 hectares (247 acres) devoted to the preservation of native forests of lengas, ñires and coihues, and of various species of flora and fauna typical of the region.

The natural viewpoint at the top of Mount Alarkén offers an extraordinary scenic overlook of the Ushuaia Bay, the Martial mountain ridges, Mount Vincinguerra and its Glacier, the Andorra and Río Chico Valleys, mounts Cortés, Olivia and Cinco Hermanos, and the Beagle Channel.

Within the Natural Reserve, visitors can practice different sports and make guided trekking tours graded according to different levels of effort.

  • Trekking.
  • Wildlife watching inside the Natural Reserve.
  • Photo walks.
  • Climbing and rappelling wall