Ushuaia
Argentina · Tierra del Fuego ProvinceAR
City and port in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Ushuaia is the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur Province, Argentina. With a population of 82,615 and a location below the 54th parallel south latitude, Ushuaia claims the title of world's southernmost city.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 82,615
- Coordinates
- -54.811, -68.316
- Timezone
- America/Argentina/Ushuaia
- Elevation
- 23 m
Overview of Ushuaia
In Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina, Ushuaia stands out as a mid-sized city. The population is roughly 82,615. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature, water sports and culture.
Things to do in Ushuaia
Nature in Ushuaia
(21)Looking for nature? Ushuaia has Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Ushuaia's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Ushuaia
(15)On the water sports side, Ushuaia offers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ushuaia. That is 15 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Ushuaia
(13)The culture shortlist for Ushuaia: Ancient Ruins, Art Galleries, Bridges, Castles and Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ushuaia. Altogether 13 options are tagged here.
Sports in Ushuaia
(13)Under sports, Ushuaia is tagged with Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. In all, 13 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Ushuaia's own activity tags.
Adventure in Ushuaia
(8)The adventure shortlist for Ushuaia: Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. All of it is drawn from Ushuaia's recorded activities. 8 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Ushuaia
(5)Our data lists Farms, Hammam, Spa, Therms and Wellness as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ushuaia's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Ushuaia
(4)Ushuaia's nightlife entries include Casinos, Events, Festival and Music. All of it is drawn from Ushuaia's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Ushuaia
(3)Ushuaia records Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo under family. Everything listed here comes from what Ushuaia is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Ushuaia
(1)Ushuaia's shopping entries include Food. All of it is drawn from Ushuaia's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Ushuaia
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ushuaia's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Ushuaia
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Tierra del Fuego Province; once there, walking covers most of Ushuaia. The local time zone is America/Argentina/Ushuaia.
Similar destinations
Places near Ushuaia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ushuaia known for?
- Ushuaia is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and culture, set in Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina with around 82,615 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Ushuaia?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Ushuaia. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Ushuaia?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Ushuaia located?
- Administratively, Ushuaia sits in Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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