Things to do in Ushuaia
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Kaupé
For an out-of-body seafood experience, head to this candlelit house overlooking the bay. Chef Ernesto Vivian employs the freshest of everything and service is impeccable. The tasting menu (AR$360 with wine and champagne) features two starters, a main dish and dessert, with standouts such as king crab and spinach chowder or black sea bass in blackened butter.
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Compañía de Guías de Patagonia
Full-day treks with climbing and ice-hiking on Glaciar Vinciguerra (AR$175) and two-day high-mountain treks to Cerro Alvear (AR$520) with glacier camping.
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Chez Manu
If you are headed to Glaciar Martial, don’t miss this gem on the way. Chef Emmanuel puts a French touch on fresh local ingredients, such as Fuegian lamb or mixed plates of cold fruits de mer. The three-course set lunch is the best deal. Views are a welcome bonus. It’s 2km from town.
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La Rueda
Good tenedor libre (all-you-can-eat buffet) offers a variety of salads alongside tasty parrillada grilled over coals in the window. Ordering a drink is mandatory with the buffet, which includes dessert.
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Ushuaia To Santiago
23 days (Ushuaia)
by Intrepid
Travel to Tierra del Fuego to spot sea lions, Visit Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, Hike through stunning Torres del Paine National Park, Watch the…Not LP reviewed
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Antarctic Highlights
11 days (Ushuaia)
Cruise to the magnificent South Shetland Islands & the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Across the Antarctic Circle
10 days (Ushuaia or Punta Arenas)
A spectacular voyage across the Antarctic Circle.
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Antarctic Experience
10 days (Ushuaia)
A wonderous voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Discover Antarctica
11 days (Ushuaia)
A comprehensive cruise along the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Highlights of Antarctica
10 days (Ushuaia)
Explore the South Shetland Islands & the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp
12 days (Ushuaia)
Spectacular voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula with a floating 'basecamp' for our varied activities.
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Santiago To Ushuaia
23 days (Santiago)
by Intrepid
Discover the spirit of cosmopolitan Santiago, Travel through the heart of Chile's wine country, Enjoy action-packed fun in Pucon, Camp in the wilds of the…Not LP reviewed
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Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula
12 days (Ushuaia)
Explore the remote islands and ice floes of the northern Weddell Sea.
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Ushuaia To Cuzco
54 days (Ushuaia)
by Intrepid
Trek through Argentina and Chile's glacial scenery, Admire the crystal waters of Lake Titicaca, Tantalise the tastebuds at an Argentine barbecue, Wander through…Not LP reviewed
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Antarctic Peninsula at Christmas
12 days (Ushuaia)
Enjoy the white wonderland of the Antarctic Peninsula at Christmas.
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Museo Marítimo & Museo del Presidio
When convicts were moved from Isla de los Estados (Staten Island) to Ushuaia in 1906, they began building the national prison, which was finished in 1920. The spokelike halls of single cells were designed to house 380, but in the prison’s most active period held up to 800. It closed as a jail in 1947 and now houses the Museo Marítimo & Museo del Presidio. It’s a fine port of call on a blustery day. Halls showing penal life are intriguing, but the informative plaques are only in Spanish. Two of the more illustrious inmates were author Ricardo Rojasand and Russian anarchist Simón Radowitzky.
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Cuzco To Ushuaia
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Club Andino Ushuaia
The Club Andino Ushuaia sells a map and bilingual trekking, mountaineering and mountain-biking guidebook with rough maps and plenty of trail description. The club occasionally organizes hikes and can recommend hiking guides. Unguided trekkers are strongly encouraged to register with the club or the tourist office before heading out – and check in after a safe return. In an emergency, contact the Civil Guard ([tel] 103, 22108).
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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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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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Ushuaia To Anchorage
207 days (Ushuaia)
by Intrepid
Sip local wine and go whitewater rafting in ArgentinaNot LP reviewed
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Museo del Fin del Mundo
Built in 1903, this former bank contains exhibits on Fuegian natural history, stuffed birdlife, life of natives and early penal colonies, and replicas of moderate interest.
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Museo Yámana
Small but carefully tended, with an excellent overview of the Yámana (Yahgan) way of life, including how they survived harsh weather without clothing, why only women knew how to swim and how campfires were kept in moving canoes. Expertly detailed dioramas (in English and Spanish) are based on bays and inlets of the national park; coming here before a park visit offers new bearings.
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New Year's Eve in Antarctica
12 days (Ushuaia)
An unsurpassed voyage to view the rich wildlife and landscape of the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Kayaking, Daniel Urriza
Professional guide Daniel Urriza has plenty of experience; rounding Cape Horn in kayak might be the most noteworthy. Excursions can be tailor-made, but expect to explore the channel and see penguins and sea lions or to head to Lago Escondido. Kayaking is also a component of many tours to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego.
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