🇦🇷 Argentina · South America

Travel to Ushuaia

Tierra del Fuego National Park, Beagle Channel, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.

€87per day · budget€142per day · standard3 daysrecommended
Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia
Tierra del Fuego National Park

Things to do in Ushuaia

  • Tierra del Fuego National Park
  • Beagle Channel
  • Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
  • Martial Mountains
  • HMS Justice
Tierra del Fuego National Park in Ushuaia

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Tierra del Fuego National Park is a national park on the Argentine part of the island of Tierra del Fuego, within Tierra del Fuego Province in the ecoregion of Patagonic Forest and Altos Andes, a part of the subantarctic forest. Established on 15 October…

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Beagle Channel in Ushuaia

Beagle Channel

The Beagle Channel is a strait in the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago, on the extreme southern tip of South America between Chile and Argentina. The channel separates the larger main island of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego from various smaller islands…

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Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse in Ushuaia

Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse

Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse is a slightly conical lighthouse standing on the northeasternmost island of the five or more Les Eclaireurs islands, which it takes its name from, 5 nautical miles east of Ushuaia in the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego,…

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Martial Mountains in Ushuaia

Martial Mountains

The Martial Mountains are a mountain range in Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, an island of Argentina and Chile. The mountain range is located east of Cordillera Darwin, just north of Ushuaia city in Argentina, along the Beagle Channel strait.

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HMS Justice in Ushuaia

HMS Justice

HMS Justice, a Royal Navy ship classified as a rescue tug, was built in the United States as U.S. Navy ATR-1-class rescue tug ATR-20. Never commissioned into the U.S. Navy, she was transferred to the Royal Navy under Lend-Lease at delivery.

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How much does a trip to Ushuaia cost?

Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.

Accommodation per night
Hostel bed€28
Private room, shared bathroom€45
Private room with bathroom€60
Standard hotel€93
Daily expenses
BudgetStandard
Food€23€42
Local transport€4€7
If you cook yourself€13
Total per day€87€142
Entrance fees
Main sights (estimate)€18
Optional tours and excursions (estimate)€33

💶 3 days in Ushuaia: ≈ €312 on a budget or ≈ €477 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →

🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).

Best time to visit Ushuaia

The most pleasant months are all year round. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).

Jan13°6°💧23
Feb13°6°💧19
Mar11°4°💧19
Apr8°2°💧17
May5°1°💧16
Jun3°-2°💧15
Jul3°-2°💧16
Aug3°-2°💧16
Sep5°0°💧16
Oct8°2°💧19
Nov11°4°💧20
Dec12°5°💧22

Frequently asked questions

How much does a trip to Ushuaia cost?

On a budget, about €87 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €142. For 3 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €312 to €477, not counting flights.

When is the best time to visit Ushuaia?

Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are all year round.

How many days do you need in Ushuaia?

We recommend 3 days to see the essentials without rushing.

What are the best things to do in Ushuaia?

The must-sees: Tierra del Fuego National Park; Beagle Channel; Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse; Martial Mountains; HMS Justice.

Where to stay in Ushuaia?

Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €60 per night and a hostel bed €28.

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