Is Ushuaia Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Ushuaia is generally considered safe for solo female travelers. Like any other destination, it is always important to be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. Violent crime is relatively low in this part of Argentina, but petty crime like pickpocketing does exist. Most locals are friendly and helpful, especially toward tourists. The city's remoteness and the strong presence of tourism police contribute to its safety as well. Always stay vigilant and mindful of your belongings.

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4.5 /5

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Ushuaia is currently ranked #1 safest place in Argentina for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Ushuaia?

Safety at night:Safe

Ushuaia is generally considered safe for solo female travelers, even at night. While it's always recommended to be cautious and aware of your surroundings, incidents of violent crime are relatively low in Ushuaia. The city is quite isolated, maintaining a friendly atmosphere, and the streets are often lively till late. Simply utilize common sense measures such as avoiding desolate areas or displaying ostentatious wealth while walking alone at night.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Ushuaia is generally considered safe and reliable. Buses are the main mode of transport and they reach most corners of the city, running on a regular schedule. Many locals and tourists alike use these services without issues. However, like in all places, maintain awareness of your belongings at all times to prevent any potential pickpocketing.

Street harassment:Low

Ushuaia, the southernmost city of Argentina is generally safe, and incidents of street harassment are relatively rare. The locals are friendly, and the level of respect for women, both locals and tourists, is high. That being said, it's always advice to take general precautions such as avoiding less crowded areas, especially late at night.

Petty crimes:Low

Ushuaia, typically reports low levels of petty crime. While occurrences such as pickpocketing and purse snatching may occur, especially in crowded areas, they are not very common. However, it's always advisable for solo female travelers to be mindful of their belongings and surroundings at all times to prevent such incidents.

Is Ushuaia worth visiting?

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Solo travel

I felt very safe in Ushuaia, I found even the car drivers were pretty nice. Uber is available which is always a good thing for me as it makes getting from and to the airport. I stayed at an Airbnb about 25 min away from the center. It costs about 50€ inlc breakfast. Like all of Patagonia Ushuaia is not super budget friendly but there are a lot of things to do. I did a tour with a small boat across the beagle channel (50€ with El Che Turismo Alternativo), a self organised trip to the national park Tierra del Fuego (~25€) and a canoeing, hiking + penguin watching trip for (240€ with channel fun), I enjoyed all of it a lot. For food and atmosphere I highly recommend Ramos Generales El Almacén.

Posted: February 7, 2024Experienced: January, 2024

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Family travel

It was definitely one of my best trips. Went with my brother. There was a ton of things to do, various touristic activities, such as hiking (for beginners to experienced levels), eating (food was so good), drinking, and sightseeing (we got to see penguins and sea lions). It was a great experience overall. Not as cheap as Buenos Aires but definitely worth it!

Posted: July 1, 2023

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Solo travel

I was in Ushuaia and I really liked it there. I enjoyed two tours: one was a boat trip to see sea lions and penguins. The second was a train ride to the end of the world. Very interesting history. I also loved the food and people in Ushuaia.

Posted: April 11, 2023

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Is Ushuaia safe for women?

Ushuaia is a small city, everyone knows each other so it is very safe, of course you have to be careful with your things, but stealing it's not common. You have to be careful in Winter, because it gets dark earlier.

Posted: August 19, 2024

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Hi! I'm Mica, a 23-year-old artist, i'm very creative, i love to draw and to sing, i'm in a choir 😊. I'm always traveling with my husband, Nico(27) who Is a programmer, but also worked as a carpenter and electrician.