Indigenous peoples have inhabited the southern tip of South America for centuries, but Ushuaia as we know of it today began to develop as a trading and shipping port city as early at the 14th century. During the 19th century, Charles Darwin spent four years in Patagonia and the surrounding regions on an expedition that helped shape his theories on evolution. In 1885, Ushuaia was named the capital city of the Tierra del Fuego province.

Along the way, Ushuaia has worn many hats: missionary colony, home to a major prison, naval base, resort town, and more. It has also acted as a popular hub for travelers en route to Antarctica and is affectionately nicknamed “the end of the world” because of its latitude. Culturally, Ushuaia takes its museums and institutions very seriously, and exploring them on a cruise to Ushuaia, Argentina is crucial to understanding the pride locals take in their town.

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