- History
- 17 Jun 2026
Ushuaia Prison: Stories of the Men the End of the World Tried to Forget
The wind erased nothing. Every story remained etched into the stones. Imagine this: the year is 1911. A ship slowly leaves the port of Buenos Aires, heading south—far south, beyond the edge of where the map still seems to make sense. On board, bound by steel shackles that allow no more than six inches of […]
- History
- 19 Sep 2024
The Saint Christopher Ship in Ushuaia: A Historic Treasure on the Coast of the End of the World
Iconic is the image of the Saint Christopher ship looking out at tourists from all over the world every winter and summer season. People wonder what happened to it. It has a story, and we are going to tell it to you here. In Ushuaia, it is impossible not to imagine its incredible landscapes, its […]
- History
- 23 Aug 2024
3 Essential Museums to Visit in Ushuaia
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is not only a destination for adventure and nature lovers, but also a place full of history and culture. Among its streets, there are three museums that offer a rich perspective on the past, present and future of this unique city. Here is a detailed guide to these […]
- History
- 23 Jul 2024
100 Years of the End of the World Lighthouse
A little history In December 2020 we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, the iconic symbol that cannot be missing in any postcard of a visit to Ushuaia. We can see it during one of the navigations offered by Latitud Ushuaia Travel through the Beagle Channel. The beginning It began operations on December […]
- History
- 12 Jul 2024
The Beagle Channel Conflict: A History of Disputes and Resolutions
The Beagle Channel conflict is a historical episode that deeply marked the relations between Argentina and Chile. This territorial conflict, centered on the sovereignty of the islands located south of the Beagle Channel, east of the Cape Horn meridian and its adjacent maritime spaces, developed during most of the 20th century. […]