The story goes that when the first European sailors approached the area, they saw large columns of smoke everywhere: from there the name of the island was derived, “Land of Fire”a place that began to grow with the creation of the Subprefecture – on October 12, 1884 – and the installation of the famous prison.
A city that offers urban tours to enjoy its culture: the waterfront is a quiet walk and bike ride. Among its curiosities are the Saint Christopher, emblematic ship stranded on the coast of the Beaglethe Islas Malvinas Memorial in homage to those who fell in the war, the Paseo de las Rosas, the Paseo de Artesanos and the legendary sign that welcomes you to the city.
The list goes on with the “Encerrada Bay” Nature Reservea natural space that functions as a green lung, protecting basins and coasts, conserving wild species and contributing to natural phenomena such as bird migration; and the Paseo de los Antiguos Pobladores, old houses turned into museums, a centre for cultural exhibitions and travelling exhibits that transport you to other times.
A must see is the Maritime Museum and former prison of Ushuaiaa place that contains the history of famous shipwrecks and native canoeists, expeditions to Antarctica and legends about the inmates of the Penitentiary, including the most famous one who passed through there: the “Petiso Orejudo”, the first serial killer in Argentine history. “Walking through these corridors is to breathe the history of what was once an inhospitable corner, visited by a few adventurers or by those who were sent to serve their sentences at the End of the World. The former prison is part of the origins and development of the Tierra del Fuego community, built by the prisoners themselves“, described by the provincial Tourism Secretariat.
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And the Tierra del Fuego National Park12 kilometers from the city, is the meeting point of the subantarctic forest, the Beagle Channel and the Andes Mountains, with the famous End of the World Train walking in its surroundings. There Lapataia Bay attracts visitors from all over the world not only for its beauty but also for being the end of the Pan-American Highway system, which has its beginning in Alaska.
The best of snow
With the longest winter season in the southern hemisphere, Ushuaia offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy. Explore the Beagle Channel on a traditional boat trip, visit the Escondido and Fagnano lakes by minibus or modern 4×4 vehicles, take a flight over the city, go scuba diving despite the cold!, and even go horseback riding in the snow.
Along National Route No. 3, the Winter Resorts Circuit brings together eight proposals, among which the following stands out: Castor Hill, with 25 years of history. Just 26 kilometers from the city center is a 650-hectare property with 36 slopes of different difficulties, 13 ski lifts, the The largest snowpark in South Americaa ski cross circuit, a beginners area, an ice skating rink, a cross-country ski circuit and a school with 60 instructors.
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“It is the South American station that manages to cover the greatest surface capacity with the artificial snowmaking system: 35% of the center. At this time we have 33 cannons and lancesand we have extended the network to the Gran Castor slope. We are one of the most popular options for athletes and teams from all over the world when it comes to their training and training camps,” highlights Juan Carlos Begué, about an option that also includes a ski lodge with 15 cabins at the foot of the mountain, a spa and eight gastronomic points distributed throughout the hill, among which Morada del Águila stands out, with an extensive menu with Patagonian lamb as its star option.
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However, those who want to enjoy the snow but without putting on skis have options such as Husky Park, a space dedicated to breeding husky dogs and where various activities are offered. The most notable are snowmobile rides and dog sled rides. There are also slopes for skate riding and a guided tour of the park, where you can learn about the history of the Argentine polar dog, an extinct breed created especially by the Argentine Army for Antarctic expeditions.
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It is precisely that Husky Park It is run by descendants of Gustavo Giroa Cordoban who ended up settling in Ushuaia and who was in charge of carrying out a historic 2,000 km expedition to the White Continent in 1962 on sleds pulled by Argentine polar dogs. Giró kept one of those dogs, Poncho, which was his favorite dog on that journey, and which was the last specimen of that breed. This winter park also has a restaurant that offers first-class Patagonian cuisine.
As for gastronomy, high-end hotel restaurants are gaining ground in Ushuaia. The Holly Trees Ushuaia, The Beeches Ushuaia Resort and The Cauquenes They have a menu with regional and international options, in a natural setting of sea, lakes and mountains.
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