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Ushuaia, Argentina |
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| Official Language: |
Spanish |
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| Population: |
40,300,000 |
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| Currency: |
Argentine Peso ($) |
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220V, 50Hz  |
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| Province: |
Tierra del Fuego |
| Location: |
Latitude: 5448S
Longitude: 06819W
Altitude: 6 |
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small |
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| Local Time: |
GMT-3
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| Dialing Code: |
054 2901 |
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| Population: |
64,000 |
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| Main Tourist Attractions: |
 Take the End of the World Train to Tierra del Fuego National Park. The train was originally built by the prisoners who first colonized Ushuaia.
Go skiing at Glaciar Martial, a glacier which can also be visited in the summer, when the chairlift operates in both directions. Hiking trails lead from the city's edge to the base of the glacier, which has shrunk dramatically over the past century.
Rent a mountain bike and go on one of several full-day excursions allowing you to enjoy the unique terrain of Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego.
Take a guided photo safari and capture the birds, animals, and unique natural landscapes of the area on film.
Hop in a canoe or kayak and spend the day rowing around while connecting with nature and observing marine fauna.
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| When to go: |
Ushuaia has a cold, wet climate despite receiving only 22 inches of rainfall a year. The city experiences an average of 160 rainy days a year, is often cloudy and foggy, and experiences cool to cold temperatures year round. Snowfall also can occur in any season. Visit Ushuaia whenever your trip allows, just be prepared to experience some weather.
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For true backpackers on a budget, buses can be taken from Buenos Aires or other major cities to Rio Gallegos and then from Rio Gallegos to Ushuaia. Carriers include TAC, Transportadora Patagonica, El Pinguino, Don Otto, and Costera Criolla. It will save you days of travel though if you take the far-shorter though not as low-priced flight, available from Buenos Aires and Santiago, Chile.
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| Visa Information: |
Travelers from most countries including the US, UK, Australia, EU citizens, New Zealand, Canada, and Israel do not require a visa to enter Argentina. A 90 day tourist visa will be issued at the airport with a passport. Tourist visas can be renewed for those wishing to stay in Argentina with a quick trip to Uruguay from Buenos Aires. No tourist visa is required of visitors from Israel for stays up to 90 days.
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| Tipping: |
At restaurants it is normal to tip 10%. Taxi drivers do not receive tips but the fare may be rounded up to the nearest peso. Porters can receive a tip of a couple of pesos.
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