Raíces Fueguinas Museo Resto-Bar
About This Museum
Everyone comes to Raíces Fueguinas for a taste of true Tierra del Fuego, but what you find is so much more than a meal. You're greeted by walls crammed with vintage radios, antique sewing machines, and black-and-white photos that tell the story of this rugged province. It’s the kind of place where you can sip a rich local beer while deciphering the history of the Yámana people from artifacts just an arm's reach away. The whole experience blurs the line between a cozy pub, a community museum, and your coolest friend's living room. I left feeling like I hadn't just visited a restaurant, but had been welcomed into a warm, slightly chaotic, and utterly fascinating piece of Fuegian soul.
Collection Highlights
An eclectic mix including vintage radios, antique sewing machines, historical photographs of early settlers, and indigenous Yámana artifacts scattered throughout the dining area.
Visitor Information
It's right on the main route in Tolhuin (look for the FRV3+WV location), so it's a perfect pitstop. Come hungry—the food gets rave reviews—and be prepared to spend a while wandering around; there's something new to discover in every corner.
Architecture & Building
It has that classic, rustic Patagonian lodge feel from the outside—wooden and unassuming—but inside it's a wonderfully cluttered cabinet of curiosities.
Contact & Location
Address: Raíces Fueguinas Museo Resto-Bar, Minkiol, Villa Nevadas, Tolhuin, Municipio de Tolhuin, Departamento Tolhuin, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Phone: +54 2901 40-7417