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Ushuaia

The southernmost city on Earth — Antarctica gateway + Tierra del Fuego National Park

Ushuaia is the "End of the World" — southernmost city on Earth (54°S). Tierra del Fuego National Park + Beagle Channel + gateway for Antarctica cruises (November-March). Also excellent penguin colonies, glacier trekking + train to nowhere. Wild + windy.

Airport
Ushuaia USH
From Buenos Aires
3h 45m flight
Antarctica season
November-March
Latitude
54°S — southernmost city on Earth

Ushuaia highlights

Antarctica cruise departure

Ushuaia is THE Antarctica launching point. 10-21 day expeditions November-March, from $5,000-15,000+. Book 12+ months ahead.

Tierra del Fuego National Park

68,000 hectares — hiking, coastline, southernmost train station. Day trip from Ushuaia.

End of the World Train (Tren del Fin del Mundo)

Historic prisoner train through Tierra del Fuego NP. 1h round-trip. Touristy but classic.

Beagle Channel + penguin colony boat tour

Half-day boat — Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse + sea lions + Magellanic penguins (November-March).

Martial Glacier hike

2h uphill hike from Ushuaia to a glacier viewpoint. Free.

Estancia Harberton visit

Historic Patagonian ranch + penguin island by boat. Full-day tour ~$100.

Museum of the End of the World

Prison history + indigenous Yámana culture. ARS 15,000 (~$15).

Cerro Castor skiing (winter)

Southernmost ski resort on Earth — June-October. Small but atmospheric.

Getting there

Malvinas Argentinas Airport (USH) has direct flights from Buenos Aires (3h 45m), El Calafate (1h 20m). Long-distance bus from BA takes 40+ hours.

Getting around

Walking in central Ushuaia. Bus to Tierra del Fuego NP + Estancia Harberton. Rent car for flexibility.

Best time to visit

November-March (Antarctic season + summer). April-October is very cold + short daylight.

Budget per day

$60-100 backpacker · $150-300 mid-range · $500+ luxury (Los Cauquenes, Arakur)

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Frequently asked about Ushuaia

How do I book an Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia?
Book 12+ months ahead — Quark Expeditions, Aurora, Hurtigruten, Oceanwide. From $5,000-15,000+ for 10-21 days. Last-minute deals possible if flexible.
How many days do I need in Ushuaia?
2-3 days if not doing Antarctica. Add 10-21 days for Antarctica expedition. Day 1 city + Beagle Channel, day 2 Tierra del Fuego NP, day 3 Martial Glacier or Estancia Harberton.
When is the best time to visit Ushuaia?
November-March (summer + Antarctica season). Winter (June-August) has skiing but very cold + short days.
How cold is Ushuaia?
Summer (December-February) is 5-15°C. Winter (June-August) is -5 to 5°C. Wind is the killer — always pack windproof jacket even in summer.