Ushuaia, a place of rest and unique beauty at the “end of the world”. A city to live with full intensity, to love and to be loved by it.
It is located in the extreme south of Argentina, which is at the foot of the mountains, it is the city that is closest to the South Pole, so it has the nickname “End of the World”.
In the Yamana language, Ushuaia, means “bay looking west”. Also, due to its geographical position, the weather is always cold, even in the middle of summer.
This city has a summer of days with lots of sunlight, approximately 17 hours and a very rigorous winter, in which it starts to get dark at 16 hours, that is, only 7 to 8 hours of daylight.
Top Attractions In Ushuaia
Now we will talk about the main attractions of this city in the south of Argentina:
- Tierra del Fuego National Park;
- End of the World Train;
- Circuit of the Valleys;
- The Beagle Channel.
Tierra del Fuego National Park
The park contains an exuberant and diverse fauna, with breathtaking landscapes. Indeed, the park has an area of 68,909 hectares of fauna and flora and an impressive marine coast, where the Beagle Channel is located. In fact, it is there that tourists can take the best pictures of the Canal, if they do not want to or are able to take the boat tour.
Similarly, the national park has valleys and peaks, highlighting the beauties of rivers and lakes originating from the glaciers.
End of the World Train
Without a doubt, it is one of the most interesting tours for anyone visiting the city of Ushuaia. On board the train, there are several stories that the tourist can hear, while being carried away by the exuberant landscapes. The zigzag route passes through the Pipo River, shows the Macarena waterfall, reaches the tree cemetery and the forest. This trip allows you to enjoy a beautiful experience as it is one of the few steam railways in the world.
On the train it is possible to remember and look at the old Ushuaia Prison and hear the stories of the prisoners. In addition, on the way back, the visitor can take the most beautiful photos, the Cañadón del Toro, the Pipo River, the Macarena waterfall. As well as the bridge, which is located on an old intersection left by prisoners.
However, the most impressive thing is that, this train route allows tourists to see a very well preserved nature.
Circuit of the Valleys
Certainly, for nature lovers, Circuito dos Vales is the right place for practitioners of extreme sports. For example, one can adventure climbing, trekking, mountain biking. Tourists can also stroll through the beautiful Andorra Valley or the incredible Upper Valley.
In addition, visitors can choose a circuit throughout the city of Ushuaia, for example, they can take the circuit of Paso de la Oveja, Cañadón de la Oveja and Cerro Falso Tonell. Of course, there are several options that local tourist agencies have to offer, according to the tastes of each person or group, especially in summer.
The Beagle Channel
The canal is a unique place, especially in summer, where you can stay in Harberton, where the first white man from Tierra del Fuego lived. The Beagle Channel separates the southern islands from the city, marking the border between Chile and beautiful Argentina.
To get to know this place, the tourist has a few options that depart from the port of Ushuaia, passing through several islands that are on the way, for example, Picton, Navarino, Gordon, London, Alicia, Redonda, among others. On this walk you can see penguins, sea lions and seabirds.
Therefore, Ushuaia is a fantastic destination, whether for those who want to know Antarctica, or for those who want to know a remote region, on the outskirts of Patagonia.
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