USHUAIA TOWN AND PIER INFORMATION
Located at 54º49’S, 68º17’W, the port of Ushuaia has been chosen by many tour operators as a
major gateway to Antarctica.
The pier itself is 514 metres long (1713 feet) and 28 metres (93 feet) wide and is operational on
both sides at low and high tide. The depth at port allows large ships and icebreakers to come
alongside the pier.
Directions to your ship in Ushuaia:
There are no ground transfers provided in Ushuaia, so you must find your own way to the cruise
pier. We recommend that you arrive a day earlier in Ushuaia to have some additional time in case
of flight delays and lost luggage on the day of arrival. This will also be a good opportunity for you
to hop around the town itself. Please note that the vessel will sail at its specified time and will
not be able to wait for missing passengers or luggage.
There is only one cruise pier in Ushuaia located in the main port on Maipu Street. The entrance to
the pier is opposite of Lasserre street, the Government building and the Hotel Albatros.
Passengers must be able to show their Boarding Pass, otherwise access can be denied by port
authorities. It is only a few minutes from the airport. A taxi should cost approximately US $5.00.
Transfers in Buenos Aires:
If transferring directly from Ezeiza (EZE) International airport to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery city
airport (AEP), book the official taxi from ‘Manual Tienda Leon’ or Transfer Express’. Right after
customs there is a counter from ‘Manuel Tienda Leon’ and ‘Transfer Express’ and payment can be
made there. These taxis are safe. Do not take a taxi from one of the many drivers offering taxis
verbally. Only take a taxi after booking and paying at the desk.
Helpful websites:
www.e-ushuaia.com
www.tierradelguego.org.ar
Helpful shops / services:
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Wind Fly Ushuaia:
Address: 25 de Mayo 155 Street
Tel. 54 (2901) 431713
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
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JUMPING rental Ushuaia:
Open every day 24 hrs
Address: 9 de Julio 128 Street
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, AR
Tel. 54 (2901) 515165
E-mail: [email protected]
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Ushuaia Extremo:
Address: Gobernador Paz 301
Tel. 54 (2901) 434373 Mobile: 54 (2901) 15619507/15613953
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Tourist Information Office:
Address: Corner of San Martin Street and Fadul Street
Open: Mon to Fri: 9 hrs to 22 hrs
Open: Sat and Sun: 9 hrs to 20 hrs
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Tourist Pier
Open: Mon to Fri: 9 hrs to 18 hrs
Open: Sat & Sun: 9 hrs to 18 hrs
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Museo del fin del Mundo (Museum)
Address: Corner of Maipu Ave and Rivadavia st
Open: Daily: 9 hrs to 20 hrs
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Museo Maritimo (Maritime Museum)
Presidio (Prison)
Open Daily: 9 hrs to 20 hrs
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Shops
Shops are open from Monday to Saturday from 09:30 to 12:30 hrs and from 15:30 / 16:00
hrs to 20:30 / 21:00 hrs. Some do not close at noon and some are open on Sundays too.
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Exchange
THALER Exchange Bureau
Address: 209 San Martin Street
Open: Mon to Fri: 10 hrs to 15 hrs; 18 hrs to 20 hrs
Open: Sat: 10 hrs to 13 hrs; 18 hrs to 20 hrs
Open: Sun: 18 hrs to 20 hrs
HSBC Bank
Address: 297 Maipu Avenue
Open: Mon to Fri: 10 hrs to 15 hrs
BANCO FRANCES
Address: 65 Maipu Avenue
Open: Mon to Fri: 10 hrs to 15 hrs
BANCO TIERRA DEL FUEGO
Address: Corner of San Martin st and Roca st
Open: Mon to Fri: 10 hrs to 15 hrs
Please notice: Opening hours above may be subject to change. Passport is required for any
money exchange at the banks and exchange bureau.
LOCAL CURRENCY and EXCHANGE RATE
The Argentine currency is the “peso” and it is represented as $ or ARS. The exchange rate at the
time of writing, 26th March 2014, is USD 1.00 = ARS 8.00
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Post Office
Address: Corner of San Martin st and Godoy st
Open: Mon to Fri: 10 hrs to 18 hrs
Open: Sat: 10 hrs to 13 hrs
The POST OFFICE, BANKS and most SHOPS are CLOSED on these HOLIDAYS during the Antarctic
season
December 08
December 24 & 25
December 31 & January 01
March 24
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday
National holiday
Christmas
New Year
National Holiday
and Easter Sunday
PUNTA ARENAS
Founded in 1848 and located 3,090 kilometers South of Santiago de Chile on the Brunswick
Peninsula, Punta Arenas, the capital city of Magallanes Region and Antartica Chilena, is comprised
of friendly locals, a relaxed vibe, rich history and an abundance of natural adventurous
opportunities. The city is a wonderful marriage of both the south’s roughneck reputation and the
urban sprawl which has emerged in recent years. Punta Arenas is one of just two free ports in
Chile and enjoys access to Argentina, Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego. This makes the city
a great vantage point for travelers heading elsewhere and has given the city great exposure. The
main economic activity in this city is mining, specifically petrol, coal and natural gas.
Arturo Prat Pier
The main terminal is Arturo Pratt Pier, located five blocks away of the main square (where down
town is). It is a penetration dock over pilot with 18 meters wide and 373 meters of length
perpendicular to the coast and it has 4.4 hectares of support fields reclaimed from the sea. Now,
this Port has a modern Passenger Room, which has been placed with a privileged view to the
Estrecho de Magallanes and to the port facilities. In it, several services are offered associated to
the tourism and it has basic services and a proper, nice and comfortable space.
Attractions
Museum Salesiano Maggiorino Borgatello
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Open Tue – Sun: 10:00-12:30 / 15:00-17:30
Municipal Cemetery
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Summer: Mon – Sun: 07:30-20:00
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Winter: Mon – Sun: 08:00-18:00
Museum Regional de Magallanes
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Open Wed – Mon: 10:30-17:00
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Tuesday is close
Bulnes Fort
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Fuerte Bulnes & Punta Santa Ana open everyday: 09:00-18:30
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Puerto de Hambre open everyday: 10:00-17:30
Useful information:
Airport: The operative airport, Presidente Carlos Ibañez del Campo, one of the most important
airports in the South of Chile, is located 20 kilometers north from Punta Arenas downtown. With
just 1 terminal the airport operates some international flights (Ushuaia, Rio Gallegos and Puerto
Stanley). The airport has ATM, public phones and Wi/Fi access.
Lodging: Most of the hotels are near downtown and some in front of the main square. There are
no hotels in the airport, but just 14 minutes from it you can find “Hotel Rey Don Felipe” and other
hotels.
Food: In front of Arturo Pratt Pier there is a local market where you can find the typical food
from the region and between 1 or 2 blocks away from the pier you can find an ample variety of
restaurants. In the port, El Mercado Chilote is one of the restaurants that offer the typical local
food with a European touch.
Some of the local food from the region is “Centolla” King Crab and the tasty “Robalo fish”
Chilean sea bass.
Banks: The main banks are near from the main square, where you can exchange money.
Some Bank addresses:
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Banco de Chile: Calle Lautaro Navarro 1112
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Banco Santander: Calle Magallanes 997
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Banco de Credito e Inversiones: Calle Quillota, manzana 8
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Banco del Estado de Chile: Calle Magallanes 910
o Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 19:00
o Saturday: 09:00 to 17:00
Credit Cards: All international brands are accepted in most places: largely Visa, MasterCard &
American Express
Information Centers:
Lautaro Navarro 999
Open Mon-Fri 8:30 to 18:00
Sat 08:30-13:00 and 14:00-18:00
Tel. (61) 2241330 / 2248790 / 2225385
E-mail: [email protected]
(Second information centre located at the Airport)
City transport: Taxis, and buses cover the entire city and you can pick them up in the Pier
Communications: Great quantity of public phones, both coin or card operated
Internet service also offered widely
Post Office:
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Address: Calle Bories 911
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Phone: 600 950 2020
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Website: www.correos.cl
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Open Mon – Fri: 9:00 to 18:30 / Sat: 9:00 to 12:30
Useful telephone numbers:
Police Station
133
Naval coast guard
137
Hospital
131
Firefighters
132