Ushuaia (Argentina)

Ushuaia cruise port is located on the Beagle Strait in Argentina. It is popular with the nickname ”End of the World” because it is the South America’s southernmost tip. Ushuaia cruise port is the capital of Tierra del Fuego (Land of fire) province. The population of the city is around 45,000 people.

Ushuaia cruise port is a popular port for cruises to the Falkland Islands, the Antarctic and major port of call for all cruises in South America. In the 2008-9 season, 95% of the Antarctic tourism was concentrated here. The busy season for Ushuaia cruise port starts in November and ends in March.

Ushuaia and Punta Arenas are the two departure ports for cruises to Antarctica and the Falklands (Malvinas) operated by Quark Expeditions (leading polar travel cruise company).

The abobe map shows some of the most visited destinations on Antarctica-based cruise itineraries leaving from Punta Arenas and Ushuaia.

Ushuaia is also among the ports of call on itineraries that include cruising through the Patagonian channels and Chilean fjords in the Tierra del Fuego provinces of Chile and Argentina.

Ushuaia cruise terminal

Ushuaia tours, shore excursions, hotels

City Tours and Shore Excursions

• Tierra del Fuego National Park: the park spreads over 63,000 hectares. It starts from the Beagle Channel and goes to the border with Chilli. The north border is Lago Kami.
• Beagle Channel: popular excursion is the one in the Beagle Channel’s waters. It is named after the ship of Charles Darwin – Beagle. He used her to explore the region in the 1830s.
• Maritime Museum: Located on Yaganes y Gobernador Paz. You can see famous ships’ scale models.
• Military Prison: located on Yaganes y Gobernador Paz. The prison worked from 1902 to 1947. Currently it houses cut-outs and mannequins in its cells.
• San Juan de Salvamento Lighthouse: located on the Isla de los Estados. The lighthouse dates from 1884. It was famous with the name “End of the World Lighthouse” because of a Jules Vern’s novel.
• End of the World Museum: located on Avenida Maipú173. The museum houses extensive collection of artifacts. Explore the natural history of the region and the aboriginal life.
• Lake Escondido: definitely should see it, if you have more time. It is 50 km from Ushuaia cruise port.