USHUAIA
Ushuaia is a destination of travelers’ fantasies. The capital city of the province of Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, filled with charm, history and legends of convicts, castaways and pirates who first came to this land and gave life to this picturesque place.
The main attractions include Tierra del Fuego National Park, the only reserve in Argentina combining mountain, forest and sea environments; the Beagle Channel, where the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans meet and
the terminal for aboard tours; and the Winter Resorts Road heading to the lakes region, with Mount Castor as the highlight. Winter offers include downhill skiing, snowboard, cross-country skiing, snowshoe hiking, evening bonfires, and Siberian dog sledding, among other activities.
Ushuaia is also the gateway to Antarctica. In the summer season, several cruises set sail from the city port.
Ushuaia: The end of the world, the beginning of everything.
Climate in Ushuaia
In summer the mean temperature is 10 °C / 50 ºF in January and the longest daytime is 18 hours.
By the end of July and beginning of August, Ushuaia’s temperatures reach their lowest record, with an average of 1 °C / 34 ºF.
In winter, daytime is only 7-8 hours long but the day light is clear and bright.
Highlights
Visit Estancia Harberton and walk with the penguins on Martillo Island (seasonal). Take the flight over Ushuaia. Taste spider crabs.
Clothing
Vestimenta cómoda y en capas livianas, calzado de trekking, gafas o pantallas para sol y cremas con protección solar.
Distances
Cerro Castor 26 km / 16 mi
El Calafate 880 km / 547 mi
Buenos Aires 3040 km / 1889 mi