Sightseeing in Ushuaia

Maritime Museum

The Maritime museum of Ushuaia is housed in the former prison of Ushuaia, which was closed down in 1947, and declared a National Historic Monument in 1997. There are some intriguing halls depicting penal life, and an exhibit of incredibly detailed scale models of famous ships spanning 500 years. It provides a really unique insight into the region’s history.

Estancia Harberton

The oldest estancia in the Argentine region of Tierra del Fuego, this picturesque ranch provides a fascinating insight into the history of the region, as well as being an ideal base from which to explore.

Spend a morning walking amongst cute Gentoo penguins on Isla Martillo in the Beagle Channel in Tierra del Fuego. On the way you’ll stop at Ushuaia’s most important historical site, Estancia Harberton.

A great opportunity to discover the amazing colour of the Emerald Lagoon and the habitats and behaviours of these intriguing rodents! 

From October to April:

Experience a full day experience by road, canoes, sailing and on foot as you discover Gable Island, the historic Harberton Ranch and the penguins of Martillo Island in the Beagle Channel.

The boat trip departs from Ushuaia's tourist wharf and heads south through Ushuaia Bay before entering the Beagle Channel. It stops at Alice Island, where you'll see southern sea lions, king cormorants and many other marine birds before continuing on to H Island a nature reserve with amazing flora and fauna. 

Departures at twice a day: 10am and 3pm, duration of trip around 4hrs 

Enjoy a day on the Beagle Channel to watch sea lions and the great variet and quantity of sea birds. Visit the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse and the Bridges Islands, just outside the Bay of Ushuaia to enjoy views of the mountains as seen by Fitz Roy and Darwin when they first navigated these waters.

Just a ten minute walk from the centre of Ushuaia is the city’s old airport, from there you can board a 30 minute scenic flight to get a birds eye view of the city. The flight reaches an average altitude of 1,500 feet (equivalent to about 450 meters) while flying over Ushuaia Bay and the city. See the most important buildings in the city, the Andes and the famous Le Martial Glacier. Fly over Tierra del Fuego National Park before reaching Yendegaia Bay with its impressive glacier. You'll have views of Chilean Hoste Island, the Murray Channel, Navarino Island, Puerto Navarino, the Bridges Islands and lonely Les Eclereurs Lighthouse (known to some as Faro del Fin del Mundo, the end of the world lighthouse).

Ushuaia sits at the base of the mountains and on the edge of the Beagle Channel. Taking to the skies really opens up the expansive and spectacular scenery like no other way. Experience a unique perspective of the Beagle Channel, the imposing Andes mountain range, Martial Glacier and views of the city from your helicopter seat and perhaps landing on a mountain summit. Choose from 30 minute tours to half day excursions.

Explore the surrounding beauty of Ushuaia during winter. This tour offers a full-day of activities in the snow, you'll be driven across mountain terrain and through forests in an all terrain vehicle.The day includes a barbeque with world-famous argentine beef and wine. 

A horseback ride between the Beagle Canal and Monte Susana. You'll cross glacial debris, called a morain before continuing higher to find panoramic views of Ushuaia’s city and its peninsula, at the Beagle Channel, just in front the Bridges islands.

A top suggestion for Ushuaia is Ramos Generales, where you can sample the locally brewed Cape Horn Beer, and one of their speciality Merengue Penguins!