Town

The colorful town of Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world often referred to as the `End of the World`. The popular port town is the gateway to the sprawling Tierra del Fuego National Park and Antarctica with a busy cruise port. The breathtaking town sits on the north shore of the Beagle Channel and is the terminus of the world`s southernmost highway. The stunning surrounding countryside including snow-capped mountains, milky turquoise lagoons, and glistening glaciers is the perfect destination for hikers, mountain bikers, fishermen and ski enthusiasts. Accommodations in town range from luxurious mountain cabins, alpine style B and B’s on the lake and cozy authentic hotels right in the heart of town. There are plenty of parks, plazas, restaurants, bars, and shops to explore in town along with several interesting museums.

Beagle Channel

The famous Beagle Channel is a strait in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago situated at the extreme southern tip of South America, between Chile and Argentina. The popular channel separates Puerto Williams, Chile from Ushuaia, Argentina with a series of smaller islands in the south. The channel was named for the British Ship HMS Beagle, in which Charles Darwin explored the region in 1833. The accommodations on the Beagle channel provide guests with breathtaking scenery of the snow-capped mountains and glistening glaciers as well as abundant wildlife including sea lions, penguins and whales. There are beautiful old buildings that house hotels, cabins and b and b`s that are the perfect locations for guests planning to hop on cruises or day tours out on the channel.

Downtown

Ushuaia is a resort tourist town situated at the southernmost tip of Argentina`s Tierra del Fuego archipelago, considered the city at the `End of the World.` Ushuaia serves as the main port to Antarctica and is the gateway for cruises, it sits on top of a hill surrounded by the snow-capped Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. While staying in the busy downtown area you will be close by to five-star hotels, casinos, souvenir shops, and restaurants all within walking distance. There are plenty of outdoor options in the area including hiking, sailing, skiing, kayaking and scuba diving.

Outkirts

The outskirts of Ushuaia consist of jaw-dropping scenery combining mountains, glaciers, and lakes that stretch along the Beagle Channel and surround Tierra del Fuego National Park. Visitors staying in the area can choose from a wide array of accommodations including alpine style lodges, luxury hotels and beautiful cozy b and b`s. Many of the accommodations boast spectacular views over the Channel and the Patagonian waters where unique birdlife and marine life can be seen. The outskirts of Ushuaia are the perfect location for those looking to visit the many outdoor wonders and activities that the region has to offer.