Ushuaia

Take a boat trip on the Beagle Channel, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park or start an Antarctic voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina.

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Ushuaia is the capital of Tierra del Fuego Province, on the southern coast of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego. The city sits beside the Beagle Channel, with the Martial range to the north, and its commercial pier is a departure point for Antarctic expeditions. Tierra del Fuego National Park is reachable by road or by the End of the World Train, a tourist railway built by prisoners. Inside the park, you can visit Lapataia Bay and the southern end of the Pan-American Highway.

In Ushuaia, the former prison complex houses the Museo Marítimo de Ushuaia, and the city museum covers Yámana, English and Argentine settlement history. Beagle Channel boat trips offer chances to see penguins, seals, orcas and local birds. For more time outdoors, Glacier Martial is reached by hiking trails from the city edge or by chairlift in summer. Cerro Castor, about 27 km north, typically has a ski season from June to October. The weather is cool year-round, with frost possible in any month; bring warm, waterproof layers.

Ushuaia in five

Fly into Malvinas Argentinas AirportFlights connect Ushuaia with Buenos Aires, El Calafate and Santiago, Chile.
Use Route 3 for an overland tripNational Route 3 crosses part of the Andes to reach Ushuaia from the rest of Argentina. Ushuaia is the country's only trans-Andean city.
Set aside time for Tierra del Fuego National ParkYou can reach the park by road or by the End of the World Train. Lapataia Bay and the southern end of the Pan-American Highway are inside the park.
Choose your Beagle Channel boat trip carefullyTours visit Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. It is not the Lighthouse at the End of the World, which is on Isla de los Estados, about 320 km east.
Pack warm, waterproof layersUshuaia can be windy and cloudy, and frost is possible in any month. Snow can fall from November to March, including in summer.

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Museum · UshuaiaMuseo del Fin del MundoAllow time to visit both buildings; they are a few blocks apart.

Museum · UshuaiaAntigua Casa BebanVisit on a weekday; the museum is closed on weekends.

Sight · UshuaiaLos Acebos Ushuaia HotelUse the drinking-water refill stations on each floor; the tap water is not potable.

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Day trips by train

Tierra del Fuego National Parkby road or trainVisit Lapataia Bay and the southern end of the Pan-American Highway.
Estancia Harbertontime not specifiedTake a daily bus or boat tour to the historic Bridges family property.
Glacier Martialfrom the city edgeReach the glacier on hiking trails from the edge of the city or by chairlift in summer.

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Ushuaia FAQ

Is Ushuaia the southernmost city in the world?

Ushuaia is promoted as the world's southernmost city, but the claim is disputed with Puerto Williams in Chile.

How many days do you need in Ushuaia?

The checked information does not specify how many days to allow. Activities include Beagle Channel boat trips, Tierra del Fuego National Park, the former prison museum, Glacier Martial and tours to Estancia Harberton.

Can you visit Antarctica from Ushuaia?

Yes. Ushuaia is one of five internationally recognized Antarctic gateway cities, about 1,100 km from the Antarctic Peninsula. Its commercial pier is a departure point for tourist and scientific expeditions.

What is the End of the World Train?

The Tren del Fin del Mundo is a tourist railway built by prisoners and called the world's southernmost railway. It runs from Ushuaia toward Tierra del Fuego National Park.

When is the ski season in Ushuaia?

Cerro Castor, about 27 km north of Ushuaia, typically has a ski season from June to October.

Can you see penguins on a boat trip from Ushuaia?

Beagle Channel boat trips offer chances to see penguins, seals, orcas and local birds.