Two-Destination Trips: Ushuaia & El Calafate

two destinations in Patagonia: Ushuaia and El Calafate

2-destination trips: Ushuaia & El Calafate May be, two of the most amazing destinations in Patagonia and for sure, the best of the best in the southern portion of the Argentinian Patagonia. El Calafate with the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier and all the incredible glaciers you can see in Los Glaciares National Park, and Ushuaia […]

Cruises to Antarctica from Ushuaia

Basecamp expedition cruise to Antarctica - RipioTurismo Incoming Tour Operator in Ushuaia

Cruises to Antarctica from Ushuaia Ushuaia is the southermost city in the world and the gate to visit the white continent of Antarctica. From October to March, in the austral summer, boats set sail from the port of Ushuaia bound for the Antarctic Peninsula. The duration of the trips and itineraries are variable: from a […]

King Penguins in Ushuaia?

King Penguin in the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia, Patagonia, Argentina

King Penguins in Ushuaia? The king penguin is the second largest of the 18 species of penguins that exist in the world, weighing between 12 and 16 kg and measuring around 90 cm. They are pelagic in habits, and only go ashore during the reproductive season. The king penguin reaches sexual maturity between 3 and […]

Ushuaia: what to do and what to see month by month

USHUAIA MONTH BY MONTH

Ushuaia all the year. What to see and what to do,  month by month Ushuaia is a wonderful place in Patagonia, a place full of unique landscapes, national parks, trekking activities, snow, winter activities, fauna watching, and starting point for cruises to Cape Horn and Antarctica for example. But, what´s the best season for each […]

Trekking in Ushuaia

trekking in ushuaia

Trekking in Ushuaia Ushuaia is a wonderful place, of course the southermost city in the world, but also a great place to enjoy trekking activities. Check some great options you can choose during your trip to Ushuaia:     Trekking in Ushuaia: Trekking to Laguna Esmeralda Te Laguna Esmeralda is an amazing place, located in […]

Winter Resorts in Ushuaia

FAGNANO AND ESCONDIDO LAKES VISIT_Mesa de trabajo 1

Ushuaia winter resorts In addition to the well-known Castor ski center, there is an important list of ideal winter resorts in Ushuaia to enjoy when the snow arrives. Here is a list of some of them. From the famous Lapataia bay (end of route 3), passing through the city of Ushuaia and going up the […]

Penguins in the Beagle Channel. Penguins in Ushuaia!

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Penguins in the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia If you visit the End of the World, a good activity is to visit the wonderful penguins. We have three different species of penguins in Tierra del Fuego. Of course, the Magallanic, but also the King Penguins and the Gentoo Penguins.  Magellanic penguins are primarily black with white stripes […]

Jail Museum in Ushuaia (Presidio Museum)

museo del presidio ushuaia

Jail Museum in Ushuaia If you´re interested in the history and the origins of the Ushuaia city, it´s very important to visit the Museo del Presidio, or Jail Museum. Walk through the narrow corridors, to peek into the cells to imagine what life in prison would have been like. Amaze yourself with paintings and furniture […]

Cruises to Cape Horn and Ushuaia

australis cruises from punta arenas

Australis Cruise Expedition to Cape Horn From Puerto Natales, you can take a bus and arrive at the other important city in the region: Punta Arenas.  And from Punta Arenas, there are some incredible cruise expeditions to Southern Fjords and Channels in the southern portion of Chile and Argentina, including disembarkation in different islands and […]

10 days visiting Argentina: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia and the amazing Iguazu Falls

152 tour Buenos Aires, Ushuaia and Iguazu Falls

Argentina is a large country, with amazing destinations from north to south. Buenos Aires is the capital city, a wonderful metropolis with a rich culture and interesting places to visit: La Boca, San Telmo, 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk, Colon Theatre, Recoleta, Puerto Madero, and more. Of course the Tango, the famous music of […]

Birdwatching in Ushuaia

Birds in Ushuaia

If you´re a birdwatcher, Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego is a very nice place to see some specific birds. Take a look to some of the species you can see when you visit Ushuaia:   Birds in Ushuaia: The amazing patagonian woodpecker It inhabits from the ecotonal region to the southern tip of Tierra del […]

Why visit Ushuaia?

If you are thinking about visiting Ushuaia during your trip to South America, you should add it to your list for sure! It is known as The End of the World because it is the southernmost city in the world. It´s a fantastic place… did you know it´s the only trans-andean Argentinian city? Yes, Ushuaia […]

Must See & Places of Interest in Ushuaia

Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world and of course, there is a wide variety of activities to enjoy once you´re there. But which are the must-see places in Ushuaia? Well, let me talk about these visits and below, you will find some places of interest that could be nice to visit during your […]

Is Ushuaia worth visiting?

It is a question that you can ask yourself when evaluating to take a 3:30-hour flight to go from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Is it worth traveling to Ushuaia? Well, the first thing I have to tell you is that if you decide to visit Ushuaia, you will be arriving at the City of the […]

Ushuaia Airport: General Information

  The airport of Ushuaia is located 4km from the city. Access to the airport is through the Paseo Roque Sadrez Galdeano which has 3,3 km long. The general vehicular parking is located inside the main road circulation, with a surface of approx. Of 4,000 M2 and with a capacity for 150 vehicles. In front […]

From Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

If you´re visiting Argentina, it´s probably that your first step will be Buenos Aires. The capital city is one of the most “European cities” in South America, due to the rich origins of the country during the last years of the XIX century and first of the XX. Of course, Buenos Aires is a highlight, […]

How to pronounce Ushuaia?

Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world and a highlight when you visit Argentina and Patagonia. The word Ushuaia comes from the Yaghan language: ush and waia (“bay” or “cove”) and means “deep bay” or “bay to background”. The act creating the subprefecture in 1884 cites the name “Oshovia”, one of the many orthographic […]

Ushuaia

USHUAIA PASS If you`re visiting the southernmost city in the world, you can by the Ushuaia Pass and save money. Yes, choose your Ushuaia Pass including Transfers and best excursions and get a special discount. We have different options! Check below and choose your Ushuaia Pass now! HOW IT WORKS? Buy our Ushuaia Pass is […]

5 adventure activities in Ushuaia

Visiting the southernmost city in the world? It´s a fantastic place… did you know it´s the only trans-andean Argentinian city? Yes, Ushuaia is located in Tierra del Fuego, behind the Andes chain in Tierra del Fuego. I´m sure you will taste some delicious dishes like the King Crab (Centolla in Spanish) and the traditional Patagonian […]

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