Best of Ushuaia Bay

Ushuaia Bay Essentials

Ushuaia Bay serves as the maritime gateway to the Antarctic, framed by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. This collection highlights the area's evolution from a remote penal colony to a global expedition hub. Key sites include the historic Presidio prison complex, the rusting Saint Christopher shipwreck, and memorials dedicated to the Malvinas War. Visitors can explore early 20th-century architecture at Casa Beban or observe subantarctic birdlife along the Pasarela Fique walkway.

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Museo Marítimo de Ushuaia

Housed in the former military prison, this complex contains the Maritime Museum, the Prison Museum, and the Antarctic Museum. Visitors can explore the original wings and cells that once held Argentina's most notorious criminals.

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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.

Plaza Isla Malvinas

A waterfront memorial honoring the Argentine soldiers who died during the 1982 Falklands War. It features a cenotaph listing the names of the fallen and an eternal flame overlooking the Beagle Channel.

Casa Beban

Built in 1911, this prefabricated house was imported from Sweden and served as a prominent family residence. It now functions as a cultural center and historic monument showcasing the city's early architectural heritage.

Pasarela Fique

An 800-meter pedestrian causeway that separates the Beagle Channel from the Encerrada Bay. It offers a scenic walking path with views of the city skyline and local bird species like upland geese.

Viewpoint of western half of Ushuaia and airport

An elevated vantage point offering panoramic views across the western neighborhoods of Ushuaia, the international airport, and the surrounding subantarctic landscape.

Museo de la Ciudad

This museum documents the lives of early pioneers and the indigenous Yámana people through a collection of historical photographs, tools, and household artifacts from the city's founding era.

Ice Bar

A themed bar where the interior, including the furniture and glasses, is carved entirely from ice. The venue maintains a sub-zero temperature and provides guests with thermal clothing for their visit.