Visit Ushuaia | Argentina
Follow the road south until streets, forested slopes and the Beagle Channel meet at Ushuaia. The capital of Tierra del Fuego has built its 'end of the world' identity from its position near the southern tip of South America, and it serves as a base for Tierra del Fuego National Park and many Antarctic voyages. The old prison complex, maritime history and nearby national park give the city substance beyond the famous sign. Weather changes quickly, daylight varies dramatically by season and excursions onto the channel or into the mountains depend on conditions. Ushuaia is remote, but it is a functioning city rather than the literal end of inhabited land. Allow several days, pack windproof waterproof layers and use official tourism information for current trails and boat departures. Book popular excursions ahead in the austral summer, leave flexibility for weather and do not assume every mountain route suits an inexperienced walker. Add this to your list and see where the Pan-American imagination finally runs out of road.