Native peoples of Ushuaia
For thousands of years, the Selk'nam and Yaghan peoples inhabited Tierra del Fuego, adapting to an extreme climate. Their traditions and cosmologies form the region's oldest roots.
First European contacts
The European expeditions of the 19th century radically changed life on the archipelago: explorers, missionaries, and merchants initiated exchanges, conflicts, and trade that marked the following century.
Beginning of Argentine sovereignty
At the end of the 19th century, the Argentine State consolidated its presence in the region as a geopolitical strategy: foundations, bases, and stations marked administrative formalization.
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Penal colony and the Presidio
Since the late 19th century, Ushuaia has housed a prison that was promoted by public works and the local population. The prison ruins now serve as a museum and memorial to that era.
Ushuaia as a tourist city
Over time, Ushuaia became a gateway to Antarctica and a destination for adventure and nature, reshaping its economy and public image.
Ushuaia today
Today, Ushuaia combines tourism, local life, and heritage conservation. Cultural and environmental projects seek to restore memory and protect the natural environment.
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