Things to do in Ushuaia
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Kaupé
For an out-of-body seafood experience, head to this candlelit house. Chef Ernesto Vivian employs the freshest of everything and service is nothing less than impeccable. We can’t leak our faves, since the chef protests that customers always repeat the order! Service is attentive, the wine list extensive and the views of the bay, well, we doubt you’ll bother to notice them. Reservations advised.
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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 (ex 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 crea…Not LP reviewed
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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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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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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 bird life, aboriginal life and the early penal colonies, and replicas of an early general store and bank, are of moderate interest.
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Mundo Yamaná
More an experience than museum, the modest Mundo Yamaná explores Fueguinos’ attempts to bring the Yaghan (Yamaná) culture to life. Some of the expertly detailed dioramas (details in English and Spanish) are based on accessible bays and inlets of the Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego; coming here before hiking in the park will give you new bearings.
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Santiago To Ushuaia
23 days (ex 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 Chile…Not LP reviewed
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Ushuaia To Cuzco
54 days (ex 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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Shackleton Odyssey
20 days (Ushuaia)
A voyage to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula with an optional alpine crossing of South Georgia.
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Antarctic Dream
11 days (Ushuaia)
From the comfort of the Antarctic Dream cruise to the majestic Antarctic Peninsula.
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Antarctic Peninsula for Climbers & Kayakers
12 days (Ushuaia)
Climb an unnamed peak in Antarctica's rugged Trans Antarctic mountains.
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Antarctic Highlights
11 days (Ushuaia)
Cruise to the magnificent South Shetland Islands and 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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Café-Bar Tante Sara
Serving up burgers, cocktails and a killer grilled-chicken caesar salad, this popular corner bistro offers classic atmosphere. Tante Sara is so well-liked that even the sister branch, a few blocks away near the intersection of San Martín and Rivadavia, is often packed with locals having coffee and pastries.
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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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Küar Resto Bar
This chic new log-cabin-style bar welcomes the ‘after-ski’ crowd for fresh cocktails, local beer and tapas. The interior is stylish but the real highlight, especially at sunset, is the jaw-dropping views over the water. You’ll have to catch a cab; Küar is a few kilometers outside of town by the water.
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Tierra del Fuego National Park Half-Day Tour with Optional End of the World Train Ride
by Viator
Escape from Ushuaia and discover Tierra del Fuego, the world's southernmost national park. Prepare to be mesmerized by breathtaking natural wonders, Patagonian…Not LP reviewed
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Beagle Channel Sailing Tour: Islands, Penguins and Estancia Harberton
8 hours (Departs Ushuaia, Argentina)
by Viator
Spend a day outside of Ushuaia, discovering the natural wonders of the Tierra del Fuego province and learning about the culture and history of the region. On a …Not LP reviewed
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Tres Marías Excursiones
Resembling a bathtub toy, the sturdy but small vessel operated by Tres Marías Excursiones takes a maximum of 8 passengers. It is the only outfitter with permission to land on Isla ‘H’ in the Isla Bridges natural reserve, which has shell mounds and a rock-cormorant colony.
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María Lola Restó
Satisfying defines the experience of this creative café-style restaurant overlooking the channel. Locals pack this silver house for homemade pasta with seafood or strip steak in rich mushroom sauce. Service is good and portions tend toward humungous: desserts can easily be split.
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