Ushuaia is generally safe for solo female travellers. The city is well-policed and has a low crime rate. It is also a popular tourist destination, so there are plenty of people around to help if needed.
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So, is Ushuaia worth visiting? Yes, absolutely. It´s a wonderful city. Furthermore, it is also perfect to be combined with El Calafate from where you can visit the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier and many other glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park, and then continue to Chile to visit Torres del Paine.
It's the southernmost city in the world and the capital of Tierra del Fuego. Tierra del Fuego is divided between Chile and Argentina. Ushuaia, population 60,000, is in Argentina. Depending on how you look at it, Ushuaia is the beginning or end of the Pan-American highway, the longest road in the world.
Ushuaia is generally safe for solo female travellers. The city is well-policed and has a low crime rate. It is also a popular tourist destination, so there are plenty of people around to help if needed.
Temperatures at the Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport average 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) in the coolest month (July), and 9.7 °C (49.5 °F) in the warmest month (January). The record low is -21.0 °C (-5.8 °F) in July, and the record high is 29.5 °C (85.1 °F) in January.
Being an open-air venue, you should dress accordingly - but please note Ushuaïa's Terms & Conditions. Flip-flops, sports jerseys and swimwear are forbidden. That said, it isn't uncommon to see swimming costumes and bikinis being worn underneath denim shorts and/or a kaftan.
Weather in Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego is very unpredictable and you will often experience four seasons in a day. The best time to go would be December until March as these are the summer months and many outdoor activities are possible, but the region can be visited any time from September until April.
Ushuaia is a compact, walkable city, though plenty of taxis are available. Several car hire outlets have offices at the airport; they don't allow you to take vehicles out of Argentina. The Tren del Fin del Mundo (End of World Train) is a fun experience, but not practical for getting from A to B.
The first thing is to wear a T-shirt and thermal fit (also known as second skin), that keeps you warm and dry. For warming up, divers and coats of fleece and cotton are advised. In the event of an adventure over snow, it's crucial having thermal underwear to help you maintain a pleasant temperature in your legs.
Spanish is the language of Argentina, but English is widely spoken in tourism outlets. As a duty-free city, Ushuaia has become a paradise for shoppers, particularly those from other parts of Argentina.