🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Beagle Channel
- ✓Tierra del Fuego National Park
- ✓End of the World Museum
- ✓Martial Glacier
- ✓Penguin Colony
- ✓End of the World Train
- ✓Laguna Esmeralda
- ✓Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
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Ushuaia
Ushuaia
The world's southernmost city, gateway to Antarctica, offering dramatic Patagonian landscapes, penguin colonies, glacier trekking, and end-of-the-world adventure.
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Recommended Hotels in Ushuaia
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (4 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa
- ★Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa
- ★Las Hayas Ushuaia Resort
- ★Albatros Hotel Ushuaia
- ★Hotel Tierra del Fuego
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Kaupé
¥¥¥¥Patagonian fine dining with Beagle Channel views
•María Lola Restó
¥¥¥King crab and fresh seafood specialties
•Bodegón Fueguino
¥¥Traditional Argentine grill with local lamb
•Kuar Kaupen
¥¥Regional Fuegian cuisine and craft beer
•Ramos Generales
¥Casual café with sandwiches and pastries
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🛍️ Shopping
- •San Martin Avenuestreet
Main shopping street with outdoor gear stores, chocolate shops, souvenir boutiques, and duty-free shops.
- •Duty Free Shopsspecialty
Ushuaia is duty-free zone. Electronics, alcohol, perfumes, and cosmetics at reduced prices. Airport has extensive duty-free.
- •Local Craft Marketmarket
Artisan market selling handmade woolens, leather goods, regional products, and penguin-themed souvenirs.
- •Chocolate Shopsspecialty
Boutique chocolate stores offering handmade chocolates with Patagonian flavors. Less famous than Bariloche but excellent quality.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Book Antarctica cruises 6-12 months in advance - season is November-March only
- • Bring waterproof jacket and warm layers - weather changes rapidly
- • King crab (centolla) is local specialty - try at María Lola Restó
- • Penguin season is October-April, best viewing December-February
- • Hike Laguna Esmeralda in summer (December-March) when trails accessible
- • Ushuaia is duty-free zone - good prices on electronics and alcohol at airport
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
November - March (Summer), July - September (Ski)
💰Daily Budget
$80-200/day
👥Popular With
AdventureNaturePhotographyAntarctica
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-5 days
🌐Timezone
UTC-3 (ART)
💬Local Language
Spanish
💱Currency
ARS (Argentine Peso)
📅Ushuaia 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
City & Maritime History
🌅
Morning2h
🎭
End of the World Museum
💡 Learn about indigenous peoples, prison history, and Antarctic expeditions. Excellent introduction to region's fascinating past.
☀️
Afternoon3h
🎭
City Walk & San Martin Avenue
💡 Explore downtown waterfront, duty-free shopping, chocolate tastings. Walk to harbor to see Antarctica cruise ships.
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Evening2h
🍜
Dinner at Kaupé
💡 Fine dining with spectacular Beagle Channel views. Try king crab and local seafood. Reserve window table for sunset.
💡Tips
- •Book Antarctica cruises far in advance - last-minute deals possible but risky
- •Summer (Dec-Mar) has 17+ hours daylight - maximizes exploration time
- •Winter (Jun-Sep) offers skiing at Cerro Castor - southernmost ski resort
- •Bring all outdoor gear - rental limited and expensive
- •Weather highly unpredictable - always have warm, waterproof layers ready
- •King crab season runs best December-February for freshest seafood