Argentina🇦🇷 | Ushuaia Independent Travel Guide: Explore Patagonia’s Hidden Gems

Ushuaia, the gateway to Antarctica from Argentina 🇦🇷, is more than just a departure point. Spend a couple of days here and immerse yourself in the serene charm of this picturesque city.

[PlaneR] External transportation: A 1-hour flight from El Calafate will set you back around 340 yuan. For those coming from Buenos Aires, the journey takes over 3 hours, with tickets priced at a bit over 1000 yuan.

🚕 Taxis: Taxis are readily available for trips to and from the airport, as well as for getting around the city. They use meters, and the fares are quite reasonable.

🏨 Accommodation: I stayed in an Airbnb located just 100 meters from La Anonima supermarket and 500 meters from the cruise ship terminal, making it incredibly convenient. The place comes with a fully equipped kitchen and is a private suite; check the comments section for more details.

[CouponR] Currency exchange: Jupiter Casa De Cambio offers a favorable rate, with 1 USD equaling 900 ARS in December 2023.

[PolaroidR] Recommended attractions:
[OneR] Tierra del Fuego National Park (Photos [TwoR]-[FiveR])
A taxi ride to the park costs about 50+ RMB one way. Save your driver’s WhatsApp number to arrange a pick-up on the way back. After purchasing your ticket, embark on a 3-kilometer hike to the End of the World Post Office, nestled by the sea. Enjoy a short coastal walk, but be aware that there’s no signal inside the park except at the ticket office.

[TwoR] Boat tour (Photos [SixR]-[EightR])
I opted for Tolkeyen, which departs at 9 am and returns around 3 pm, costing 47,000 pesos. This tour offers stunning views of lighthouses, playful sea lions, adorable penguins 🐧, and a bird that resembles a penguin 🐦.

[ThreeR] Bahia Golondrina (Photos [NineR]-[OneR][ZeroR])
Just a 15-minute taxi ride from the city center, this coastal walk area is perfect for morning strolls with great lighting. You can also hike along the road leading to the airport.

[FourR] Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Merced (Photo [OneR][OneR])
This charming yellow church ⛪ is especially beautiful at sunset, making it a must-see for photography enthusiasts.

[FiveR] Primera Iglesia católica en Ushuaia (Photo [OneR][TwoR])
The white church ⛪ is another picturesque spot, best captured during the golden hour.

[SixR] Cartel Ushuaia
Visit the iconic Ushuaia sign in the afternoon or at dusk when the lighting is perfect for photos.

[SevenR] Stroll through the city center (Photos [OneR][ThreeR]-[OneR][EightR])
Take a leisurely walk along the coast from the Ushuaia sign to Base Naval Ushuaia. Don’t forget to bring some bread 🍞 or cookies 🍪 to feed the seagulls, adding a touch of interaction to your stroll.

[EightR] Argentine Postal Service
Head to Correo Argentino – Sucursal Ushuaia, where you can purchase a commemorative set of stamps celebrating Argentina’s World Cup victory for 19,000 pesos per set. Check the comments section for pictures. You can also send postcards back home, with postage costing 3,700 pesos.