Ushuaia

Ushuaia is the capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego and one of the southernmost cities in the world. It is located a on the southern coast of the island of Tierra del Fuego, surrounded by mountains, forests and lakes and facing the Beagle Channel. It is a charming city equipped with an important tourist services infrastructure, a commercial center and a social and a growing cultural activity. The name “Ushuaia” comes from the Yámana tongue, which means "bay overlooking the West".

Ushuaia presents unvisited unspoiled territories that attracts tourists from all over the world to discovery, fun and adventure. The most popular activities are hiking, horse riding, climbing and diving. The tourist attractions comprise the Tierra del Fuego National Park, where you can use the famous Tren del Fin del Mundo. The park shelters Lakes Fagnano and Roca, the channel and the southernmost subantartic forests.

You can also hire a boat charter to Cape Horn (in Chilean territory) and admire the local birds, penguins and seawolves, glaciers, bays and cliffs on the islands in the Beagle Channel. Some tours also include the Lighthouse at the End of the World (Faro del fin del mundo) situated at the Isla de los Estados, which became famous by Jules Vernes in the novel of the same name.

It is also a strategic access point to the southern regions; it receives cruise ships that goes to the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and Antarctica dock at the port. There are a some areas for skiing nearby, like the Mount Castor Ski Resort Cerro Castor and Glaciar Martial.

Tourists from all round the world visit Ushuaia year in year out, becoming one of the most favourite destinations for exclusive vacations.