What to do in Ushuaia?

Kayaking at the End of the World

One of the most active and authentic ways to explore Ushuaia is from the water, aboard a kayak or canoe. This activity allows you to explore unique natural environments from a different perspective, with guided tours tailored to different experience levels.

Trips include circuits through Tierra del Fuego National Park, Escondido Lake, the Lapataia River, and the Beagle Channel. Depending on the excursion chosen, you can paddle on calm waters surrounded by native forests, cross rivers with mountain views, or even reach the remote Gable Island.

Many options combine paddling with hiking, environmental interpretation, and local wildlife viewing. These trips are organized by licensed providers, with specialized guides and all the necessary equipment, making them suitable for both beginners and those seeking a greater challenge.

It's an ideal option for those who enjoy active tourism and want to experience Ushuaia's nature up close and safe.

Sailing the Beagle Channel: a living postcard of Ushuaia

Located in the southernmost tip of Argentina, the Beagle Channel is one of Ushuaia's main tourist attractions. Cruising its waters allows you to experience Tierra del Fuego's unique geography up close, with privileged views of the city, the mountains, and the Fuegian coast.

During the tour, it's common to visit iconic spots such as Bird Island and Sea Lion Island, home to cormorants, sea lions, and other marine wildlife. Seasonally, some excursions also include landings on Martillo Island, where you can observe colonies of Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, always accompanied by specialized guides.

Sailing options are varied, from trips on large catamarans to more personalized sailing trips. All excursions depart from the tourist port of Ushuaia and offer varying durations and service levels.

One of the most anticipated moments of the tour is the arrival at the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, one of the symbols of the region, ideal for taking photographs and learning about part of the maritime history of the canal.

Sailing the Beagle is accessible to all ages and an excellent way to combine nature, wildlife observation, and the landscapes of Tierra del Fuego into a single experience.

Ushuaia City Tour

A walk to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the City at the End of the World. Explore the old town, iconic landmarks, and surrounded by wonderful landscapes. You can take a bus or a train. The latter is called the City Train; an adapted bus that mimics the shape and feel of the Train at the End of the World. This option is offered once winter ends and is accompanied by an audio guide.

Tierra del Fuego National Park

An incredible place, made up of lakes, valleys, and extensive peatlands. It is the only park in Argentina that combines marine, forest, and mountain environments. Its characteristic fauna includes birds such as the woodpecker, the cauquén, the black-browed albatross, and the steamer duck, as well as gray and red foxes. The trails offer different levels of difficulty and are clearly marked. Finally, a unique detail: within the park is the Bahía Lapataia lagoon, where the forest meets the sea.

Cerro Castor

Located 27 km from the city, this charming and fun resort remains open throughout the winter. It boasts a considerable number of ski slopes and facilities for all levels. You can rent equipment and enjoy a wide range of cuisines. It also has a daycare center for children. Activities offered include snowshoeing, alpine skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and ice skating.

Laguna Esmeralda

Located 18 km from Ushuaia , a moderately difficult trail leads to Laguna Esmeralda , whose distinctive color captivates visitors. Along the way, you'll pass through a lenga forest and a peat bog, then ascend to the melting lagoon.

Lago Fagnano

Located about 100 kilometers northeast of Ushuaia, it is shared with Chile. It is the largest lake in Tierra del Fuego. It is surrounded by mountain ranges and lenga forests and is part of the Corazón de la Isla Provincial Reserve. At its bottom lies the Magellanic Fault, the junction of the South American and Scotia tectonic plates, causing the lake to shift five millimeters per year in an east-west direction.

Lago Escondido

It is located 50 kilometers from the city of Ushuaia, and is very easily accessible through the Andes Mountains , via Paso Garibaldi, from the viewpoint located there, you can enjoy a privileged view of it.

End of the World Train

The tour begins at the End of the World station. The walk passes through lenga and ñire forests, peat bogs, and the Pipo River. At the Macarena Waterfall, it makes a stop to reach a panoramic viewpoint.

The entire trip includes an audio guide.

Museum of the End of the World

Comprised of two old buildings, it preserves elements of Fuegian culture, such as the history of the island's first natives, the items they used, and their customs. It also features exhibits on local wildlife and some of the shipwrecks that occurred near the island. Finally, it has a large library and boutique for visitors.

Thematic Gallery "A Short History of Tierra del Fuego"

It is an educational, thematic, scenic museum of people and objects. It features scenes from Tierra del Fuego's history recreated with large-scale figures, turning the visit into a journey into the history and secrets of Tierra del Fuego. It has an internal courtyard and different scenes so that visitors can take photos.

Maritime and Prison Museum of Ushuaia

Construction began in 1902. The original five-pavilion structure is still preserved, and pavilion four houses the Presidio Museum. It features spaces adapted to recreate the old prison and historical events.

Inside, there is a second museum: the Maritime Museum, which focuses on the history of Tierra del Fuego and features a collection of model ships from different eras and the popular replica of the interior of the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.