Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, on the shores of the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Martial Mounts. It is the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and Southern Atlantic Islands Province. The whole island is a tax free zone where yoy can find lots of imported goods along with regional products.

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Popular places and activities

Ushuaia allows you to follow in the footsteps of the great explorers throght untouched forest, glacial valleys and the snowy peaks of the Martial Mountains. Popular places and activities we offer include.

Ushuaia, the city

Ushuaia offers a wide variety of shops, historical sites, restaurants and entertainment venues. Hostel Antartctica recommends the most prominent.

Useful Info

Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, on the shores of the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Martial Mounts. It is the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and Southern Atlantic Islands Province. The whole island is a tax free zone where yoy can find lots of imported goods along with regional products.

The climate varies a lot throughout the year and even in the same day.

Take warm waterproof clothing and adequate footwear for trekking.

Times

All of Argentina has one timezone - 3GMT (three hours less than Greenwich Meridian). Because of the Latituted of Ushuaia (54º 49' South) the amount of daylight hours varies considerably from summer to winter.

• Banks: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 15:00
• Public Offices: Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 20:00
• Shops: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:30 and 15:30 to 20:30
• Restaurants: Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 14:30 and 19:00 to 23:30
• Post Office: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 19:00 and Saturdays from 09:00 to 13:00

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