Most people, including myself, have traveled to Ushuaia, Argentina, on route to another final destination. Is it worth spending an extra few days exploring "Fin del Mundo" aka the "End of the World"? Part 2. Read on to find out!
Can you actually see penguins around Ushuaia, Argentina?
"To see penguins in their natural habitat, then you'll have to head to Isla Martillo."
Things to do around Ushuaia, Argentina (continued from Part 1: Ushuaia - The End of the World)
Isla Martillo
If you are not heading to an Antarctic cruise and want you want to see penguins in their natural habitat, then you'll have to head to Isla Martillo. You'll be able to arrange a tour and walk amongst the colonies of Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. Just make sure that the tour you choose isn't just cruising by and has a zodiac and option to head to shore.
The penguins there don't seem to mind visitors, and just tend to carry on waddling around as if you're not there. If you're lucky, you may catch a glimpse of some baby penguins as well!
Laguna Esmeralda
When you think about lakes in Patagonia, the bright turquoise lakes of Torres del Paine, Chile, probably come to mind. There is, however, a beautiful lake close to Ushuaia: Laguna Esmeralda.
Visit this spectacular, blue-green glacial lake by trekking there along a trail to get there, or if you prefer, you can join a tour group as well. It's a relatively easy hike and you don't need a guide as the trails are well marked. You'll cross streams, pass beaver dams and meander through ancient forests en route. It's about two hours each way.
Bahia Lapataia (Lapataia Bay)
Bahia Lapataia the most southern point of the longest motorway on the planet and is located within Tierra del Fuego National Park. A great place to start or end a road trip, the "End of the World" is about a 45-minute drive from Ushuaia.
Here you’ll find a sign marking the end of National Route 3, the last leg of the Pan-American Highway network. This is the farthest south you can drive in the Western Hemisphere.
Near the sign is a boardwalk leading out to the bay, a remote fjord at the tip of Argentine Patagonia. The fjord is a branch of the Beagle Channel, which was named after the boat carrying Charles Darwin on his journey.
Post Office at the End of the World
Constructed of corrugated metal and wooden piles, this small post office sits atop pier posts. Located in Tierra del Fuego National Park, many tours have this as a stop. They sell postcards at the shop and you can buy postage to send a postcard right from there.
You can also get a souvenir stamp in your passport as well here. Just be sure you have room in your passport as the stamp takes up a good portion of the page.
"A great place to start or end a road trip, the "End of the World" is about a 45-minute drive from Ushuaia."
If you're shorter on time and are looking for things to do in Ushuaia, Argentina without venturing too far out, read on to see some my top picks!
Paseo de Artesanos
Just next to the port and the tourist information office, you'll see local artisans and vendors plying their colorful wares. A great place to do some souvenir shopping, it’s housed in roofed gallery with forty eight crafts stands with their respective artisans and their workshops.
Museo Maritimo
Housed in the former prison complex, which was closed down in 1947, this museum is actually four museums all housed in the same complex. The Maritime Museum, the Marine Art Museum, the Antarctic Museum and the Prison Museum.
Have a drink
An Irish pub called Dublín lays claim to be the southernmost Irish pub in the world. I can't think of a better place to grab a Guinness than at an Irish bar called Dublin at the "End of the World".
For a refresher, keep reading Part 1: Ushuaia - The End of the World for more information!
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