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Ushuaia, Argentina

Ushuaia is the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur Province, Argentina. With a population of 89,606 and a location below the 54th parallel south latitude, Ushuaia claims the title of world's southernmost city.

Type CityPopulation 89,606

Why go

  • City and port in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
  • Known for Martial Mountains, Beagle Channel, Isla Yécapasela, Penguin Island.
  • Served by Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH).

History

Ushuaia is the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur Province, Argentina. With a population of 89,606 and a location below the 54th parallel south latitude, Ushuaia claims the title of world's southernmost city.

Where to stay

Goleta Florencia 1722, V9410BHB Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · laslengashotel.com.ar
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Luis Fernando Martial 1430, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · aldeanevada.com.ar
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Cerro Alarkén N° 1(Acceso por Av, Héroes de Malvinas 2617, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · arakur.com
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Gdor. Deloqui 50, V9410BDB Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · cilenedelfuego.com
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BAR, Gdor. Paz 868, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · altoandinohotel.com
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9 de Julio 250, V9410DDF Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · hotel-austral.com.ar
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Luis Fernando Martial 1650, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · lashayas.com.ar
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Luis Fernando Martial 1911, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · losacebos.com.ar
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Monseñor Fagnano 456, V9410CZD Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · loscalafates.com
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Bahía Buen Suceso 563, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · patagoniavilla.com
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Yaganes 74, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · cilenedelfaro.com
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Gdor. Deloqui 198, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · tierradelfuegohotel.com
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Av. Maipú 505, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · albatroshotel.com.ar
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Bahía Paraiso 585, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · bosquedelfaldeo.com
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Gdor. Deloqui 1282, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · fueguinohotel.com.ar
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BFU, Av. San Martín 776, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · lennoxhotels.com
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Av. San Martín 1446, V9410 BGO, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · losnaranjosushuaia.com
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Gdor. Paz 555, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · hotelvitalia.com.ar
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25 de Mayo 245, V9410DFE Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · hotel1810.com
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Luis Fernando Martial 2355, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · wyndhamgardendelglaciar.com
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Av. San Martín 1355, V9410BGA Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · hotelmonacoushuaia.com
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Cmte. Luis Piedrabuena 230, V9410 CXF, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · mustapichotel.com
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Gdor. Ernesto Manuel Campos 1382, V9410AWB Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
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17 de Mayo 616, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
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Restaurants & places to go

Cafe · Cafetería with free wifi. They also have Whatsapp and an Online Menu. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 16:00-20:00 · 823 Gobernador Deloqui · queresto.com
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 594 Avenida San Martín, Ushuaia, V9410 · hardrockcafe.com
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Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:30-23:00; Sa 19:00-23:00 · Gobernador Manuel Fernández Valdéz, Ushuaia, V9410IEA · facebook.com
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Bar, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 09:00-23:00 · 701 Paseo San Martín, Ushuaia, V9410 · tantesara.com
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Hot Dog, Argentinian, Burger, Chicken, Coffee Shop, German, Sandwich, Sausage, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: vegetarian options · Prefectura… · ushuaiafrankfurt.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-01:00 · 157 Kuanip
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Pizza, Local, Argentinian, Restaurant · Pizza/Local restaurant · 967 Hernando de Magallanes, Ushuaia, V9410 · dieguitoushuaia.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 209 Avenida San Martín, Ushuaia, V9410
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Asian, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00, 19:30-23:00
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Argentinian, Burger, Fast Food · Argentinian/Burger fast food · 1889 Leopoldo Lugones
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:30-23:00 · kaupe.com.ar
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Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Pasta/Pizza restaurant · 395 Avenida Maipú, Ushuaia, V9410
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Chilean, Restaurant · Chilean restaurant · 180 Antártida Argentina, Ushuaia, V9410
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Regional, Grill, Beer, Restaurant · Regional/Grill restaurant · 828 Avenida Maipú, Ushuaia, V9410
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 326 Avenida San Martín, Ushuaia, V9410
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Local, Grill, Pizza, Restaurant · Local/Grill restaurant · 1410 Avenida San Martín
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Tea, Cafe · Tea cafe
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Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Local 9 Mercado del Jardín
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 278 Piedrabuena, Ushuaia, 9410
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 117 Antártida Argentina, Ushuaia, V9410
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American, Italian, Restaurant · American/Italian restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 898 Paseo San Martín, Ushuaia, V9410
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Hot Dog, Burger, Fast Food · Hot Dog/Burger fast food · 1205 Avenida San Martín, Ushuaia, V9410
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:55 · 1129 Avenida San Martín, Ushuaia, V9410
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Sandwich, Empanada, Burger, Fast Food · Sandwich/Empanada fast food
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 1120 Hernando de Magallanes, Ushuaia, V9410
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Asian, Ramen, Restaurant · Asian/Ramen restaurant
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Argentinian, Pizza, Restaurant · Argentinian/Pizza restaurant · 148 Juana Fadul, Ushuaia, V9410
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Restaurant · restaurant · kuar.comtel.ar
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Gobernador Godoy, Ushuaia, V9410
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 318 Avenida San Martín, Ushuaia, V9410
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Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · cafe
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Coffee Shop, Chocolates, Alfajor, Ice Cream, Cafe · Coffee Shop/Chocolates cafe · 267 Avenida San Martín, Ushuaia, V9410
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Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
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Pizza, Empanada, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-15:00, 20:00-00:00
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Argentinian, Regional, Restaurant · Argentinian/Regional restaurant · 859 Paseo San Martín, Ushuaia, V9410
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Restaurant · restaurant · 600 Paseo San Martín, Ushuaia, V9410 · brixbar.negocio.site
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · Avenida San Martín, Ushuaia, V9410
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Burger, Empanada, Pizza, Fast Food · Burger/Empanada fast food · Local 10 Mercado del Jardín, Ushuaia, V9410
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Airports

Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH) 4.1 km to the centre
Ushuaia, V, AR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Aerolineas Argentinas, LAN Airlines) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, El Calafate (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Aerolineas Argentinas AR (737, 340) · 3 routes: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, El Calafate
  • LAN Airlines LA (A320) · 1 route: Buenos Aires*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Yendegaia Airport 34 km to the centre
Navarino, MA, CL
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Azopardo Airport 55 km to the centre
Timaukel, MA, CL
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Ushuaia Aeroclub Airport 1.7 km to the centre
Ushuaia, V, AR
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Estancia Los Cerros Airport 60 km to the centre
Estancia Los Cerros, V, AR
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Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.3 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
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Bote Ushuaia-Puerto Navarino
Ferry route · Ushuaia Boating
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Beagle Channel by Yacht - Drake Travel Ushuaia
Ferry route · DRAKE
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Bote Ushuaia-Puerto Williams
Ferry route · Fernandez Campbell
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: USH has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, El Calafate). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Bote Ushuaia-Puerto Navarino, Beagle Channel by Yacht - Drake Travel Ushuaia, Bote Ushuaia-Puerto Williams.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ushuaia, Argentina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach