Ushuaia Sights

  1. Beagle Channel

    A boat trip is the best way to view the Beagle Channel, with attractions such as the sea-lion colony at Isla de los Lobos, and Isla de Pájaros. Other options include a more expensive catamaran trip or the historic 70-passenger Barracuda , which chugs to the Faro Les Eclaireurs lighthouse.

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  2. Casa Beban

    Casa Beban was built in 1911 using parts ordered from Sweden, and sometimes hosts local art exhibits.

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  3. Glaciar Martial

    A good hike from downtown leads up to Glaciar Martial, where you can enjoy views of Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel; in fact, the views are possibly more impressive than the actual glacier. Catch a taxi up the hill or, if you're up for an all-day hike, follow San Martín west and keep ascending as it zigzags (there are many hiker shortcuts) to the ski run. At this point, either take the Aerosilla chairlift or walk another two hours into town.

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  4. Iglesia de la Merced

    The century-old Iglesia de la Merced was built with convict labor.

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  5. Legislatura Provincial

    The 1894 Legislatura Provincial was the governor's official residence.

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  7. Mundo Yamaná

    More an experience than a museum, the Mundo Yamaná is an exploration of the Fueguinos' attempts to bring the ancient indigenous Yamaná culture to life. Some of the expertly detailed dioramas (details in English and Spanish) are based on accessible bays and inlets of the national park; coming here before hiking in the park adds a new level of awareness.

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  8. Museo del Fin del Mundo

    Built in 1903 for the territorial governor Manuel Fernández Valdés, this building was a branch of the Banco de la Nación up until 1978, when it was transformed into the Museo del Fin del Mundo. Exhibits on Fuegian natural history, stuffed birdlife, aboriginal life and the early penal colonies, and replicas of an early general store and bank, are of moderate interest.

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  9. Museo Marítimo & Museo del Presidio

    Closed as a jail in 1947, the national prison now houses the Museo Marítimo and Museo del Presidio. Perhaps the most worthwhile part of the museum is the exhibit on Antarctic exploration. It contains incredibly detailed scale models of famous ships, spanning 500 years and providing a unique glimpse into the region's history.

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  10. Parque Nacional del Tierra del Fuego

    Extending 63,000 hectares (155,676 acres) from the Beagle Channel in the south to beyond Lago Fagnano/Kami in the north, only a couple of thousand hectares of this park are open to the public: a miniscule system of short, easy trails along the rivers or through dense native forests. Plenty of birdlife graces the park, especially along the coastal zone. Keep an eye out for albatross, terns, oystercatchers and orange-billed steamer ducks.

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  11. Parque Yatana

    Part art project, part urban refuge, Parque Yatana is a city block of lenga forest preserved from the encroaching development by one determined family. After checking in, guests can walk the forest paths dotted with small benches. Signs with reflections on forests are well done.

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