Cerro Vinciguerra

Cerro Vinciguerra is a mountain peak in the eastern Fuegian Andes that rises to 1,470 meters above sea level. The summit area includes multiple peaks with different climbing difficulties based on terrain and glacial coverage.

The peak was named in 1882 by Lieutenant Giacomo Bove to honor zoologist Decio Vinciguerra during a scientific expedition. The naming occurred when European explorers were systematically documenting the geography of southern Patagonia.

The peak serves as a landmark that shapes how local residents experience the southern Andes landscape around Ushuaia. People here connect the summit to their daily surroundings and the natural features that define their region.

The western peak can be reached with basic hiking gear, while the eastern summit requires professional climbing equipment for glacier travel. Weather changes quickly in this area, so visitors should prepare for cold temperatures and sudden conditions regardless of starting conditions.

The peak's water drainage system feeds drinking water into Ushuaia through Arroyo Grande on its southern slope. The northern side contributes to Rio Olivia, meaning this mountain quietly supplies water to multiple communities in the southernmost city.