Ushuaia - The End of the World (and the beginning of some great adventures!)
Ushuaia - The End of the World (and the beginning of some great adventures!)
Larissa Schultz, MCC, MHA
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Ushuaia, the capital of Tierra del Fuego is a launching point for Antartica Expeditions as well as the beginning of many famous hiking trails in to the Tierra Del Fuego National Park.
This guide provides some information on hotels, restaurants and shopping for those who are beginning or ending their travels here.
Different budgets are factored.
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Ushuaia is where the Andes meet the Beagle Channel and all modes of transportation start to come into play. Flying into Ushuaia, the airport is only a 15 minute ride into the main town. The town itself sits on a tiered hillside from the busy port up to the mountains. It is a very walkable city, but not entirely easily accessible for those who have trouble with steep hills and steps.
For other transportation options, you could look into renting a car and traveling down to the port town or taking a bus. Flying is the most efficent, but it really depends on the purpose of your trip.
Hotels
LUXURY
Albatross Hotel
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A 4-star hotel located easy walking distance to the port. A 4-minute walk from historical exhibits at Museo del Fin del Mundo, this casual hotel is 6 km from Malvinas Argentinas International Airport, and 10 km from the Southern Fuegian Railway in Tierra del Fuego National Park.
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Hotel Tierra del Fuego
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4-stary property. Set in a Nordic-style building, this relaxed hotel is a 6-minute walk from the Beagle Channel and a 4-minute walk from the Museo Marítimo y del Presidio de Ushuaia.
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MID-BUDGET
Las Lengas Hotel
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3-star property. Set on a hilltop across the road from the Parque Centenario, this relaxed hotel is 1 km from the Beagle Channel and 5 km from Ushuaia-Malvinas Argentinas International Airport.
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Hotel Lennox Ushuaia
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3-star property with a great roof top restaurant overlooking the Beagle Channel and Ushuaia. Comfortable rooms and easy access to the main street shops and restaurants.
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BUDGET
De Los Andes Hotel
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2-star property with 4-minute walk from the Beagle Channel, this straightforward hotel is an 8-minute walk from the End of the World Museum and 10 km from the Southern Fuegian Railway.
Sits on the main street of town close to shops and restaurants.
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Mysten Kepen B&B
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2-star property sitting higher above the town on a residential street less than 1 km from Ruta Nacional 3, this laid-back B&B is 11 minutes' walk from local history exhibits at Museo del Fin del Mundo and 11 km from Tierra del Fuego National Park. Great for those looking to stay a few more days/nights in Ushuaia and seeking a more cozy atmosphere.
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Restaurants
Ushuaia is a great place to try Argentinian food as well as local seafood (don't miss the King Crab!)
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Casa Olmo
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Craft beers, delicious cocktails. The space is separated into a cafe with breakfast, coffees and then the restaurant bar which is open for lunch and dinner. Great location, good vibes - definitely for the wanderlusters. Great place to chill out while waiting for expedition departures or just need a space to read/journal.
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1884 Beer RestoBar
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Great burgers and super friendly staff. Snuck in here when the rain began to fall and feel in love with the vibe and the service.
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Taberna Del Viejo Lobo
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Restaurant located above the history museum. Good food and good views of the Beagle Channel and Expedition Ships.
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Dublin
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Because I love an Irish Pub in a foreign country. Busy pub with good cocktails, craft beer and standard pub fare food. Popular place in the late evenings.
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El Mercado Ushuaia
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Delicious high-end quality food and service. They even sell bottles of wine, meats and cheeses and breads so you can stock up on some provisions.
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Marcopolo Freelife
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Great coffee drinks, pastries, salads and sandwhiches. Great place to sit out a rainstorm, access wi-fi and get caught up on emails after a 10-day expedition to Antartica!
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La Cantina Fueguina De Freddy
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The place for King Crab. Quality seafood in a great environment.
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Ana & Juana - Onas
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Let them eat cake! Great little bakery with delicious pastries, cakes and coffee.
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Shops
Being a port city, Ushuaia has many shops for duty-free, travel gifts and clothing shops if you find you might not have packed enough cold-weather clothing! Here are just a few shops, I recommend.
Shopping center paseo de compras
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Right on the main street in town, this is a low-key shopping arcade with a modest mix of cafes, apparel stores & other snug boutiques.
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Mercado del Jardín
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Little market with regional food specialties to take home or enjoy there.
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Other Things to See & Do
Depending on the amount of time you have. Following are some great tours, museums and places of interest.
Museo del Fin del Mundo - Antigua Casa de Gobierno
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The Museum of the End of the World has two locations: Foundational Headquarters (Former Banco Nación, Maipú 173) and Old Government House (Maipú 465). It offers permanent and temporary exhibitions, and preserves an extensive historical archive and important collections available for consultation. Its vast patrimony was formed from its own acquisition, donations from individuals, institutional collaborations and through different research programs.
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Ushuaia City Tour
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Enjoy a comfortable seat and a hot chocolate as you partake in a tour of Ushuaia. Great way to see the city and surrounding area and learn about the importance of this por town.
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End of the World Sign
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Make sure to get your picture taken at the End of the World! This sign is located along the waterfront near the port entrance.
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Plaza Malvinas Islands
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Beautiful park located near the bar and the Ushuaia sign. Great place to relax and get your sea legs back after a 10-day expedition.
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Galería Temática - Historia Fueguina.
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Educational museum providing information on the region's history with scenic dioramas of people & objects.
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Southern Fuegian Railway
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Scenic 1.5-hour rides in vintage carriages along an early 1900s narrow-gauge steam train line.
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Canoero Catamaranes
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There are several ferry and boat touring companies near the port you can check out. These provide tours out into the Beagle Channel where you can spot some wonderful marine life as well as get great views of the town of Ushuaia and the mountains.
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Interested?
If you want to see what type of trip you could incorporate with Ushuaia - check out my itinerary on the 2 Sides of Patagonia.
Due to the expansiveness of Patagonia - over 400,000 square miles - and the fact it encompasses the southern end of South America, governed by Argentina and Chile; this is one of the more remote places to reach in the world.
The region comprises the southern section of the Andes Mountains with lakes, fjords, temperate rainforests, and glaciers in the west and deserts, tablelands and steppes to the east.
This itinerary was designed to experience a couple key areas of Patagonia on both the Argentinian side and the Chilean side; in a condensed amount of time.
The focus of the itinerary is on Glaciers National Park, outside of El Calafate; and Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
The itinerary easily combines both countries, however, you can separate them out if you just want to focus on one area of Patagonia, and expand your touring from there.
The itinerary will include additional places to say based on budget, mid-budget and luxury accomodations; as well as recommended restaurants, and optional tours and activities.
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