Ushuaia

Ushuaia is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel, at the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego Island, and surrounded by the Martial Mounts. Its superlative location allows you to enjoy sea, mountains and forests at the same time.

Ushuaia, the uttermost corner of the World

To visit Ushuaia means to reach the very End of the World Where is Ushuaia? Ushuaia is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel, at the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego Island, and surrounded by the Martial Mounts....

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Located in southwestern Tierra del Fuego province, over the borderline with Chile, this National Park is the southernmost example of the Andean - Patagonian forest. It was created in 1960 and has a surface of 63.000 hectares. In this area...

How to get to Ushuaia?

Tierra del Fuego is an island, so most travelers arrive by plane. You can also arrive by land or sea. Travel by plane: There are direct flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Flight time is about 3 ½ hours.The frequency varies according to the seasons, although there are always at least onedaily flight. There are also...

The weather in Ushuaia

Ushuaia's weather changes all the time, during every season, and the changes can happen from one day to another or even during the same day. Weather in Ushuaia   In January, the average temperature is 10ºC, although it can raise...

What to pack for Ushuaia?

Here is the list of essential items to bring with you when visiting Ushuaia The must carry clothes for Ushuaia are: jacket (both warm and waterproof), cotton sweaters, cotton turtleneck shirts, sweatshirts and several pairs of socks (always take an...

What to eat in Ushuaia?

The the typical dish in Ushuaia is the  king crab, served in different ways. Also typical are the fueguino lamb and the black hake. In Ushuaia you will find all the food options, from upscale restaurants, where you can taste regional dishes in addition to sophisticated international cuisine to fast food with very affordable...

What to buy in Ushuaia?

Typical products from Ushuaia are sheep woolen knitwear, chocolates and handcrafts made with elements collected at the surrounding forests. Besides, Ushuaia is a tax free port, and this is why you can get cigarettes and other imported items at a...

Trains in Patagonia: the facts

Traveling by Train is romantic. It makes us imagine that we are time travelers. To enter that world of rolling wagons, dampened noises and smooth wobble is an unforgettable experience. If we add the fact that through the windows the...

Where to travel during summer in Argentina?

In summer, Argentina, offers many and varied options to enjoy. Its extensive territory contains a great wealth of landscapes, climates and emotions to experience. Today we offer a short list of emblematic destinations that you can combine according to the...

The Shipwreck of the Monte Cervantes

The story we want to tell you today is that of one of the most spectacular shipwrecks in the waters of the End of the World. The Monte Cervantes was a cruise that made the route Buenos Aires /  Puerto...

4 Cruises in Patagonia you have to know about

Patagonia has been, right  from the beginning a land of adventurous sailors: it is by sea that the explorers who first arrived marveled at this world of fierce contrasts and it is in the sea -literally- where some of its...

Antarctica expedition

The expedition to Antarctica is a navigation that lasts eleven days and ten nights, in which you will have the possibility to discover all the life offered by the frozen continent. And of course, the surrounding islands, the giant icebergs...

Scuba diving in Patagonia

Patagonia allows you to practice scuba diving in the waters of the Atlantic, in the Beagle Channel, the heart of the "End of the world", or in the blue depths of Nahuel Huapi, in the region of the Andean lakes....

Sailing The Beagle Channel

The Beagle Channel navigation is a classic and beautiful excursion in Ushuaia The departures operate from the tourist port of Ushuaia, right in city downtown. There, you can choose one of the many different companies available. Departures are daily AM...

Patagonia’s Lighthouses

Lighthouses are an emblem of sailors and Patagonia, discovered, respected and even feared by seamen, conserves many of these artifacts. The word lighthouse ("faro" in Spanish) comes from Pharos, the name of an island located in front of Alexandria's port...

The train of the End of the World

This is one of the biggest Ushuaia's attractions. This train's history is, as almost everything else in Ushuaia, linked to the prisoners of the mythical jail in this city. It's true name is "Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino" (Southern Fuegian Railway) which,...

Trekking & Navigation – Tierra Del Fuego N.P.

The Trekking and Navigation excursion into the National Park of Tierra del Fuego allows you to see the wilderness of Patagonia in all of its splendor. You will not be just a watcher, but a part of Patagonia! This organized...

Ushuaia’s Jail & Marine Museum

This historical prison was shut down in 1947. Nowadays most of it still stands conserving its original state, with the cells used by the convicted, their stone walls and the bars and grids. This jail is the symbol of Ushuaia's...

Packing for Patagonia: A Quick Guide

Patagonia, promises and delivers unforgettable adventures to its visitors and each destination offers unique experiences that require meticulous preparation. This article aims to be your packing companion, ensuring that you arrive in Patagonia prepared for everything this land of contrasts...

Ephemeral Art at the End of the World

Each winter at Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, a snow sculptures contest takes place. This is a form of art that has got many fans around the world, particularly in Canada, United States and Europe. Also called "ephemeral...

Castor Hill – Ski Center

On the hillsides of the Cerro Krund, 27 kilometers from Ushuaia on route 3, this modern complex is located. It is the southernmost Winter Sports Center in the world. It has 15 suitable tracks for all the levels: 5 green (beginners), 4...

Lakes Escondido and Fagnano

Visiting Escondido and Fagnano Lakes, located in the heart of Tierra del Fuego island, is one of the must-do activities when touring Ushuaia.. The Escondido Lake, which means “hidden”, it’s located at the foot of Garibaldi mountain pass. In order...

Penguins´ rookery and Estancia Harberton

A day trip that combines a visit to Martillo Island Penguin Rookery with Estancia Harberton, the first settlement in Tierra del Fuego Island. This excursion is long—6 to 9 hours—but worth it. First, you head east where you will pass...

Estancia Harberton

The visit to Estancia Harberton is of great historical value. Estancia Harberton was founded in 1886 by the Anglican missionary Thomas Bridges. It is located 85 km. Ushuaia, eastbound. It is accessible by land through National Route N º 3...

Martial Glacier

Climbing the Martial Glacier lets you enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Ushuaia, the Beagle Channel and Isla Navarino in Chile.. To reach the Martial chain one must travel only 7 km. from downtown Ushuaia, along a winding road that...