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Published: April 8th 2011
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Ushuaia is located in a wide bay on the southern coast of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, bounded on the north by the Martial mountain range and on the south by the Beagle Channel.
Ushuaia has a subpolar oceanic climate. Temperatures average 1.6 °C (34.9 °F) in the coolest month (July), and 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) in the warmest month (January). The record low is −25 °C (−13 °F), and record high 29 °C (85 °F) (December). The record low ever recorded in summer is −6 °C (21 °F). On average the city experiences 200 days of light rain or snow a year, with many cloudy and foggy days. Despite receiving only 530 mm (21 in) average annual precipitation, Ushuaia is very humid. A similar climate is found in Tórshavn (Faroe Islands), Unalaska (Alaska), Reykjavík (Iceland) and Stanley (Falkland Islands).
With a population of approximately 64,000, Ushuaia ranks as the 97th biggest city in Argentina.
The end of the world, Ushuaia. Well according to the Argentinian people. Dont say that to the Chileans. An honorable mention to Puerto Williams, yes further south, but is it a city?
Details, I know! But, yes, I was at the end of the world while I had a quick visit in Tierra Del Fuego. I initially planned on going to Ushuaia to do as much hiking as possible and spend my days outside. But with my upcoming trip to Antarctica I pretty much just hungout at the hostel giving cooking lessons to fellow travelers.
I arrived in Ushuaia on the sixth of March and I had four days before my boat would depart for Antarctica. So I thought I would just relax and prepare for my trip. I would pretty much just sleep in late, go grab groceries for the day and then cook and play some cards with anyone who would join me. I would stay in Ushuaia for four more days after my Antarctica trip before heading north again!
I honestly didn't do much here. I just chilled! I went on one hike to the Tierra Del Fuego National Park with Marc and Cecilia. We had great weather and the hike was very nice. It wasn't hard at all, especially without our full packs. What impressed me the most were the forests. It was like walking through
a fairytale forest. The trees towered over you, twisting and turning every which way. They were covered in Old Man´s Beared and were perhaps the largest trees I had ever seen. Far more impressive them the Martial Mountain Range off in the distance!
I would recommend to anyone to do the hikes in the park, and don't be a lazy ass like myself, bring a tent and camp a few nights! The town it self is ok! If you have a good eye you can take some impressive photos in and around town. Especially down at the harbour. A friend of mine had some amazing photos from in the town, I couldn't believe that was Ushuaia. Truly beautiful! So it depends on your perspective, as is usualy the case in life! The people in Ushuaia are incredibly nice and quite proud of where they live! The food was good and I met some pretty cool people too!
Now off to see the Argentine Patagonia!
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