Tour of Ushuaia
February 15, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on aRead more
Lookout
February 15, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Very picturesque view of Ushuaia looking towards the mountains.
View over the City
February 15, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
We continued towards the mountain side of the city for another panoramic view to Ushuaia.
Laguna Del Diablo
February 15, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Very pretty lake which freezes over and used for ice skating in winter
Museo Maritimo
February 15, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
The Museum depicts the maritime history of the region, from Magellan, the Yagán people, gold prospectors, sealers, life in Patagonia and the pioneers.
Prison Museum
February 15, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
The museum was originally a prison due to it's geographical isolation, which until 1947, was the most feared prison in the country.
Walking around Ushuaia
February 15, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
The township is small but has some very interesting shops and displays reflecting the history of the area.
Hotel Albatros
February 15, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Our hotel for the next few days before our cruise.
It is a basic small room with very slow internet so we use the local cafe to do our computer work and to update Find Penguins.
Walk to the Port
February 16, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
This morning, we walked to the port to arrange some tours.
Cruise the Port of Ushuaia
February 16, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Our sightseeing today was a short cruise in the Port of Ushuaia.
Lighthouse at the end of the World
February 16, 2024, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
This is the oldest lighthouse in Argentina and the first lighthouse in history that was built on southern waters. Even though it was built in 1884, it was not until 1905 that it became known as theRead more
Cormorants and Sea Lions
February 16, 2024, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Small Island at the End of the World
February 16, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
A short walk on one of the islands in the Port of Ushuaia where it was windy.
Tierra del Fuego National Park
February 17, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Argentina's southernmost protected area protects Andean-Patagonian forests where Andes Mountains meet with the sea in the Beagle Channel, which connects the Atlantic and South Pacific oceans.
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Walk through the National Park
February 17, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Sensational Views.
End of the World Post Office
February 17, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world. It’s right here at the very bottom of Patagonia where you find the post office at the End of the World.
World Explorer
February 17, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
On our way to the ship World Explorer. Unfortunately, we are not leaving Ushuaia until tomorrow due to mechanical issues. We have been advised that this will not make a difference to where we visit asRead more
Our Room
February 17, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
All checked in and looking forward to our once in a lifetime trip.
On the balcony
February 17, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
View of Ushuaia Harbour from our balcony.
Emergency Drill
February 17, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Dinner and Goodnight
February 17, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Lovely dinner and meeting new friends, just disappointing we are not leaving Ushuaia for a little while.
Mirador Del Valle Carbajal
February 18, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Valle Carbajal is a glacial valley and our first stop.
The Carbajal Valley is a valley in the Fuegian Andes of southern Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina. The Carbajal valley is approximately 20Read more
Mirador Paso Garibaldi
February 18, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
This is the area where we crossed the Andes without going into Chile as the Andes changes direction from North to South to East West. The view was spectacular. Imagine it on a clear day how pretty itRead more
Fagnano Lake
February 18, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Fagnano Lake also called Lake Cami, it is a lake located on the main island of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and shared by Argentina and Chile. The 645 km sq lake runs east–west for about 98Read more
Beaver Dam
February 18, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Beavers were introduced to Ushuaia to assist with their economy. However, as Ushuaia does not have predators to the Beaver, their population has grown so much that they are now pests and can beRead more