Avenida San Martin: To get a feel for local life in Ushuaia, be sure to stroll along Avenida San Martin, the town’s main shopping street. Here you’ll find souvenirs, clothing, leather items and a charming selection of boutiques. The street begins just two blocks from the foot of the cruise pier.

World’s End Museum: Open Daily, entrance fee required $$$. Also known as Museo del Fin del Mundo, this museum chronicles the region’s natural and indigenous history. Ranging from preserved hunting tools to the figurehead of the HMS Duchess of Albany, which was wrecked off the coast of Tierra del Fuego in 1893, the displays give deep insight into Ushuaia and its people. The museum is located at 173 Avenida Maipú, approximately 600 meters (2,000 feet) from the cruise pier.

Maritime Museum of Ushuaia: Open Mondays through Saturdays, entrance fee required $$$ and includes admission to the Presidio Museum. Here at El Museo de Maritimo de Ushuaia, learn about the rich seafaring tradition of this community at the tip of South America and the challenges created by its harsh location. The museum is located on Yaganes, approximately 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) from the cruise pier. Taxis normally charge $6 one way.

Presidio Museum: Open Mondays through Saturdays, entrance fee required $$$ and includes admission to the Maritime Museum. This former prison has now become the cultural hub of Ushuaia after its conversion into a museum. You’ll find numerous displays, including those detailing Ushuaia’s importance as a result of its proximity to Antarctica and the wildlife that thrives there. The museum is located on Yaganes, approximately 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) from the cruise pier. Taxis normally charge $6 one way.

Yámana Museum: Open Daily, entrance fee required $$$. The Museo Mundo Yámana is a small private museum that, through impressive dioramas and other displays, explores traditional life up to and including the first contact with Europeans. The museum is located at 56 Presidente Bernardino Rivadavia, approximately 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) from the cruise pier.

Martial Glacier: The ambitious and physically fit will want to follow the trail that leads from downtown Ushuaia to Martial Glacier, from which one can enjoy the views of Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel. Take Avenida San Martin west and keep ascending as it zigzags (there are many hiker shortcuts) to the ski run 6 kilometers (4 miles) northwest of town. At this point, the glacier is a two-hour walk. The weather is changeable, so take warm, dry clothing and sturdy footwear.

Train to the End of the World: Open Daily, entrance fee required $$$. Head to Central Station, approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Ushuaia, for an unforgettable trip on the Tierra del Fuego Southern Railway. This railway uses the original narrow-gauge line that was part of the small train for prisoners that ran until 1947. The journey is one of exotic wildlife, dramatic scenery and amazing plant life. The train takes visitors to Tierra del Fuego National Park, and the entire roundtrip journey lasts 2.5 hours.

Tierra del Fuego National Park: Open Daily, entrance fee required $$$. A scenic drive through Ushuaia across the Pipo River Valley brings you to Tierra del Fuego National Park. This 150,000-acre park extends from the Beagle Channel in the south along the Chilean border to Lago Fagnano in the north. View the splendid scenery of Tierra del Fuego Island with lakes, rivers, vegetation and peat bogs. Parts of the forest were damaged by fires long ago and are almost ghostlike today, with stark pale gray trunks standing in contrast against the backdrop of lush green vegetation. The park entrance is located approximately 12 kilometers (7 miles) west of the cruise pier. Note that the tourist office in town sells bus tickets to and from the park.

Beagle Channel: Named after Charles Darwin’s ship Beagle, the channel is a strait that forms the border between Chile and Argentina at its eastern end. Close to Ushuaia, two of the most famous islands are Isla de Los Lobos with its impressive sea lion colony, and Isla de Los Pájaros, which is a birdwatcher’s paradise. The only way to see the best of the Beagle Channel is by boat trip, and several operators are located near the cruise pier.

NAME OF DOCK: Port of Ushuaia, Malvinas Argentinas Cruise Pier. DISTANCE TO TOWN: Downtown Ushuaia is located approximately 300 meters (1,000 feet) from the cruise pier. TAXI AVAILABILITY: Taxis are available at the foot of the cruise pier. Most taxis do not have meters or A/C, and the drivers may not speak English. You should negotiate a price before entering. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION: While there is a local bus system in place, it does not reach most of the tourist attractions. Taxis are the most popular means of transportation for visitors.

CAR RENTALS: Hertz is located at 409 Avenida San Martin within walking distance of the cruise pier. Many major car rental companies have locations at the Ushuaia-Malvinas Argentinas International Airport, which is located approximately 6 kilometers (4 miles) from the cruise pier. MONEY EXCHANGE & ATMS: Banks, ATMs and currency exchanges are located throughout downtown Ushuaia. Look for Banco Patagonia and BTF on Avenida San Martin, and HSBC on Avenida Maipú. All are within walking distance of the cruise pier. CURRENCY: Argentine Peso (ARS). US Dollars are widely accepted.  LANGUAGE: Spanish.  CALLING HOME: Public phones are located throughout downtown Ushuaia. Look for the phones at Locutorio del Sur, approximately 400 meters (1,300 feet) from the cruise pier, at 124 Comodoro Augusto Lasserre.

RELIGIOUS CENTERS:Catholic – Our Lady of Mercy is located at 984 Avenida San Martin, approximately 600 meters (2,000 feet) from the cruise pier.

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This guide is specially prepared by Regent Seven Seas Cruises and is intended to assist you during your visit to this port. Please note that the information and prices provided in this guide are subject to change without notice. We apologize for any inconvenience, but Regent Seven Seas Cruises cannot accept responsibility for any deviations. Thank you.

USHUAIA, ARGENTINA