Argentina travel guide
What to see in Ushuaia
The end of the world: snowy mountains above the Beagle Channel and the gateway for cruises to Antarctica.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from October to April
Ushuaia highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Beagle Channel
A boat trip to Les Eclaireurs lighthouse and the sea lion islands.
- Tierra del Fuego National Park
Forests, lakes and bays on the edge of the continent.
- End of the World Train
The old prisoners’ train, now a tourist ride.
- Maritime and Prison Museum
In the city’s old jail.
- Martillo Island
A penguin colony, in the southern spring and summer.
Day trips from Ushuaia
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Ushuaia
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Ushuaia are from October to April. If you can, avoid from June to August (southern winter: lots of things closed).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May with warnings
- Jun with strong warnings
- Jul with strong warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from May to September
Southern winter: lots of things closed
From May to September many places to stay, excursions and trails close (El Chaltén is almost empty).
What to do: If you go in winter, focus on Ushuaia and El Calafate (Perito Moreno is open all year).
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the parrilla (grill house). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Argentina guide.
Frequently asked questions about Ushuaia
What to see in Ushuaia?
Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego National Park, End of the World Train, Maritime and Prison Museum and Martillo Island.
What to see in Ushuaia in one day?
Don’t miss Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego National Park, End of the World Train, Maritime and Prison Museum and Martillo Island. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Ushuaia?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Ushuaia are from October to April. If you can, avoid from June to August (southern winter: lots of things closed).
What day trips can you take from Ushuaia?
Beagle Channel and Penguins.
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More in Argentina
- Argentina guide
- Buenos Aires
- El Calafate
- Mendoza
- Puerto Iguazú
- Bariloche
- Salta
- Córdoba
- Puerto Madryn
- El Chaltén
- Mar del Plata
- Quebrada de Humahuaca
- Cafayate
- San Martín de los Andes
- Villa La Angostura
Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.