In Argentina, people call this one place surrounded by water, sky and mountains, the “end of the world”. The southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia is also the closest city to Antarctica, therefore this is the best place for starting an Antarctic tour, and for navigating the Strait of Magellan.

The capital of the so-called Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire), is situated on the Beagle Canal and surrounded by the Mounts Martial (part of the Andes). It is the unique combination of natural colours one can see here and the strong contrast between the wooden houses and the modern constructions of Ushuaia that made the city famous.

Once you get in Ushuaia, make sure you visit Museo del Fin del Mundo (Museum of the End of the World), with several exhibits specific to the area – a collection of birds, a sunken vessel and a library dedicated to the history and nature of Tierra del Fuego. Presidio is a historically military prison of Ushuaia that nowadays is half museum, half art gallery. There is no public transportation anywhere in Tierra del Fuego, but you can walk or take a taxi, to get around the city.

Ushuaia is also a key access point for all the attractions in the southern regions of Argentina. Once you’re there, take the End of the World train to Tierra del Fuego National Park, a popular spot for treks, with dramatic scenery. Also, boat tours on the Beagle channel should be taken in consideration by all the wildlife lovers, since this is the best place to see penguins, seals and orcas.

The boat tours are the best ways to get to Haberton, the house of Bridges Family and to the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, a 10 meters high windowless structure built in 1920. The nearby sky areas are sometimes popular even in the summer months. In Cerro Castor, a mountain located 27 km north of Ushuaia, one can ski just 200 m above the sea level.

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