The southernmost city and Antarctic gateway
Ushuaia
Ushuaia · The end of the world
WildernessWildlifeAntarctica
The southernmost city on earth, Ushuaia sits on the Beagle Channel beneath snow-streaked peaks at the tip of Tierra del Fuego. It is the launch point for Antarctic cruises and a base for glaciers, penguins and end-of-the-world scenery.
Top sightsSights
01
Beagle Channel cruise
A boat trip past sea lions and the lighthouse.
02
Tierra del Fuego NP
Forests, bays and the end of the Pan-American highway.
03
End of the World Train
A heritage steam train into the park.
04
Martial Glacier
A short hike above town for harbor views.
05
Penguin colonies
Boat tours to island rookeries.
What to eatFood
Centolla
King crab from the cold southern waters.
Cordero fueguino
Slow-grilled local lamb.
Merluza negra
Patagonian toothfish from the channel.
Good to know
- Antarctic cruises depart Nov-Mar and sell out early.
- Weather changes fast — pack windproof layers any season.
- The Beagle Channel cruise is a must in any weather.
Getting there
Ushuaia Airport (USH) connects to Buenos Aires and El Calafate at the continent’s tip.
Next city
Salta