Ushuaia
Argentina · Tierra del Fuego · 14 m
Description
Ushuaia is one of the southernmost cities in the world and a spectacular port city nestled between the Beagle Channel and the snow-capped mountains of Tierra del Fuego in southern Argentina. The city is known as a gateway for expeditions to Antarctica, for the dramatic landscapes of Tierra del Fuego National Park, and for the historic Tren del Fin del Mundo. Ushuaia combines subantarctic forests, mountains, and sea with a lively maritime atmosphere and regional cuisine, including the famous king crab. Known as the “City at the End of the World”, Ushuaia serves as a gateway to the wilderness of Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica, attracting nature lovers and adventure travelers from around the globe.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 8 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – January
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Beagle Channel boat cruise
- Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Penguin colony at Isla Martillo
- Antarctica expedition departures
- El Tren del Fin del Mundo (End of the World Train)
- Laguna Esmeralda hike
- Martial Glacier and Cerro Martial hike
- Lago Escondido and Lago Fagnano scenic drive
- Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
- Sea lion and cormorant watching
- Museo del Fin del Mundo
- King crab (centolla) experience
- Estancia Harberton and coastal wildlife
- Martillo Island boat and kayak excursions
- Ushuaia city and waterfront promenade
Getting there
- Airports:
- USH
- Train stations:
- El Tren del Fin del Mundo, La Macarena
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry