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Paralleling the Beagle Channel, Av Maipú becomes Av Malvinas Argentinas west of the cemetery, then turns into the RN 3, continuing 12km (7.5mi) to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego. To the east, public access ends at Yaganes, which heads north to meet the RN 3 going towards Lago Fagnano. Most visitor services are on or within a couple blocks of San Martín, a block inland from the waterfront.
Getting There
Aerolíneas Argentinas jets several times daily to Buenos Aires, sometimes stopping in Río Gallegos or El Calafate. Chilean airline Aerovías DAP flies on Monday and Friday to Punta Arenas, and has two-hour charter-only overflights of Cabo de Hornos via Puerto Williams.
Aeroclub Ushuaia offers sightseeing flights, and flights to Puerto Williams, Chile, on a charter basis.
Charter boats anchored in Ushuaia's harbor may take passengers to Puerto Williams the next time they are heading out. Travel agencies such as Témpanos Viajes link travelers with yachts for an extra fee. Around 20 private yachts charter trips to Cabo de Hornos, Antarctica, and, less often, to South Georgia Island. These trips must be organized in advance; the most popular week-long charter rounds Cape Horn.
Book outgoing bus tickets with as much anticipation as possible; many visitors have complained about getting stuck here in the high season.
Getting Around
It's easiest to catch a taxi to/from the modern airport (USH), 4km (2.5mi) southwest of downtown on the peninsula across from the waterfront; there's also a local bus service along Av Maipú. DTT (San Martín 1258) rents bikes for a reasonable daily rate. Taxis can also be chartered by the hour.
The best rates for hiring compact cars are with C2, Tagle Rent A Car and Localiza. Drop-off fees may not be charged in other parts of Argentine Tierra del Fuego.
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