Amazing Places To Visit When You're In Ushuaia
At “The End of the World” sits Ushuaia, an easy going resort town surrounded by scenic mountains and glaciers. It is a common jumping off point for Antarctic tours but before heading to the South Pole be sure to take at least 3-4 days to see all that Ushuaia and the surrounding area has to offer. Ushuaia is known for its breathtaking landscapes from the celebrated Tierra Del Fuego National Park, t
At “The End of the World” sits Ushuaia, an easy going resort town surrounded by scenic mountains and glaciers. It is a common jumping off point for Antarctic tours but before heading to the South Pole be sure to take at least 3-4 days to see all that Ushuaia and the surrounding area has to offer. Ushuaia is known for its breathtaking landscapes from the celebrated Tierra Del Fuego National Park, the chillingly beautiful Beagle Channel and its penguin dominated Isla Martillo, as well as numerous azure glaciers and lakes. You shouldn’t be surprised to find dog sledding or skiing at Ushuaia’s pristine resorts too. With so much to do we’ve listed the top 6 things we recommend doing in Ushuaia to finesse your travel plans.
1. Tierra Del Fuego
Just outside Ushuaia is Tierra del Fuego National Park, known for dramatically diverse scenery ranging from colossal glaciers to cascading waterfalls. This “Land of Fire” is the microcosm of Patagonia -rugged, beautiful and largely untouched by man. Take a day to see the bays by traversing the coastal path Senda Costera or hike through beech forests where red and gray foxes dart in the underbrush on the way to the vivid Laguna Esmeralda. Lake Roca is an atmospheric alternative that doubles as a great place to do birdwatching where the Andes divide Chile and Argentina. If you are lucky you might also be able to spot wild guanaco among the sub Antarctic flora or legendary Andean condors flying high on their wingspans just shy of 10 feet. You can’t say you’ve been to Ushuaia if you haven’t visited Tierra Del Fuego National Park
