Beach near Ushuaia, Argentina

Ushuaia Travel Guide

Argentina

Ushuaia is a small city in southern Argentina, with a population of 58,028. It sits on the Beagle Channel and is a useful base for exploring the far south of the country.

Most visitors arrive by air at Malvinas Argentinas Airport (USH), which serves the city. Ushuaia has a coastal setting, but there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach visits are not a primary reason to come here.

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Local time

58,028

Population

8,320 miles away

Weather in Ushuaia

Fri

4°

Sat

3°

Sun

4°

Know before you go

Pays in ARS

Plug type Type C & Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +54

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Argentina for good service but not always mandatory. A service charge might already be included on the bill, so check before tipping.

Best time to visit Ushuaia

Jan

13°22

Feb

12°21

Mar

10°21

Apr

8°17

May

5°16

Jun

2°14

Jul

3°15

Aug

4°14

Sep

5°16

Oct

8°20

Nov

10°21

Dec

11°23

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Ushuaia

  1. Base Aeronaval Ushuaia

    historic site

    1.9 km

  2. Aires del Beagle

    historic site

    0.1 km

  3. Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Merced

    christian place of worship

    0.9 km

  4. Kiosco Traktor 2026

    dance club

    1.1 km

  5. Iglesia Roca De Paz

    christian place of worship

    1.2 km

  6. Parroquia Sagrada Familia

    christian place of worship

    3.6 km

Getting there

Malvinas Argentinas Airport · 4.2 km

Frequently asked Questions

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