Argentina - Ushuaia - Tips and recommendations
I remember looking at it on a map as a child. The pointy bit at the bottom of South America. How remote it seemed. How did one get there? What was there to see? For me the answer was provided on a journey to Argentina, some of which has been written about in this blog. A daily flight takes travellers from Buenos Aires to the airport of Ushuaia. Ushuaia claims to be the most southerly city in the world. It is probably fair to call it a large town rather than city. It is well appointed and has all the amenities a visitor could want. This includes a wide range of hotels. We chose the Los Acebos, a large complex behind the town on a neighbouring hillside. We were lured by the promise of outstanding views. We were not disappointed. The city is geared up for the tourist trade with any number of outdoor pursuits shops along its pleasant main street. In addition there are a number of travel agents offering a variety of trips in and around the city. The most popular a