Ushuaia, the southernmost city
Located between the last stretch of the Andes mountain range and the Beagle Channel,
Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, the capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego.
Its name comes from the Yámana language and means “bay that looks to the west”. The
foundation of the city is recognized from the creation of the Ushuaia Naval Subprefecture on
October 12, 1884.
From its beginnings as a military and prison post, Ushuaia developed through the decades to
become an international tourist destination. Its particular geography, dominated by
mountains, valleys, and lakes, offers visitors unforgettable landscapes and a wide variety of
activities throughout the year.
Due to its latitude (54° South), Ushuaia has the particularity of having the longest night in
winter and the day with the most hours of light in summer. Of the five cities in the world
recognized as “gateways” to Antarctica, Ushuaia is the closest port, only 1000 kilometers
away from the Antarctic Peninsula.
Your adventure to Antarctica begins in Ushuaia Ushuaia is the international capital of
Antarctic tourism. Only 1000 km away and with adequate infrastructure for the attention of
large expedition ships, it is established as the Gateway City to Antarctica: 95% of Antarctic
tourism makes a stop in Ushuaia before starting their journey south.
Between November and April, thousands of tourists depart on expeditions to the white
continent from the port of Ushuaia. Antarctica is shrouded in mystery, stories, and adventures
that stimulate the fantasies of many people. Its remote landscapes attract more and more
tourists looking for different experiences.
