Ushuaia
Discover Ushuaia with EM Hotels
Ushuaia stands out as a popular tourist destination for travelers visiting Argentina. Known as the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia offers a unique blend of breathtaking scenery, fascinating history and a wide range of activities to enjoy.
Leisure and activities
Ushuaia offers different entertainment options, from mountain hikes and train rides through lush forests, to the opportunity to sail the Beagle Channel. In addition, Ushuaia is the starting point for epic voyages to Antarctica, which makes the city a strategic location for those who wish to venture to the white continent.
Breathtaking landscapes
Located in the southernmost tip of Argentina, Ushuaia offers landscapes that are like a natural work of art, where majestic mountains combine with glaciers and forests, creating an unparalleled scenery. The mixture of indigenous and colonial influences can be appreciated in every corner, and the vivid colors of the native flora and fauna add to the visual palette of the views.
Gastronomy
Among its most emblematic dishes are seafood delicacies, such as spider crab and salmon. Ushuaia’s gastronomy is also enriched with influences from the Fuegian cuisine, inheriting flavors from the original communities of the region. You can’t miss the outdoor barbecues as well as the handmade sweets, such as forest fruit jams and chocolates made with Patagonian cocoa.
Culture and art
Ushuaia’s culture is characterized by annual festivals, such as the Fiesta Nacional de la Noche Más Larga, which celebrates the region’s identity and heritage through music, dance and art. In addition, local crafts, which combine ancestral techniques with contemporary designs, reflect the creativity and effort of local artisans in preserving their cultural heritage.
History
Ushuaia’s monuments are silent witnesses of its past, from the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse that guides ships in the Beagle Channel to the Monument to the Fallen in Malvinas. Also, you can’t miss visiting what used to be Ushuaia’s prison and today houses the Maritime and Prison Museum.
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It is known that Charles Darwin mentioned Ushuaia in his work “The Voyage of the Beagle”, where he described the region as a place of extraordinary natural beauty and rich biological diversity. On the other hand, Jules Verne, made indirect reference to Ushuaia in his work “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea”, where he placed part of the plot in the Argentine Patagonia, highlighting the majesty of its landscapes and the mysterious attraction they exerted on the characters.
Do you dare to explore the enigmatic paradise that is Ushuaia?
EM Hotels in Ushuaia
Lennox Ushuaia
BFU, Av. San Martín 776, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Discover a paradise of snow-capped peaks, canals, and glaciers with our four-star Lennox Ushuaia hotel. Occupying a privileged location in the heart of the city and on the main avenue that runs through the center, it is just steps away from the most emblematic tourist attractions in the area. Plus, rooms with breathtaking views and whirlpool tubs offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of the modern world in an oasis of serenity and natural beauty.
