Ushuaia
Template:USHUAIA is a city in AGRENTINA. It is the southernmost point reachable by road in the world, and as such a bit of a destination for wanderers.
Hitching out
Hitching on Isla Grande is pretty easy, though in the autumn and winter (April through to September/October) it can be cold and miserable.
East towards Rio Grande and Punta Delgada
From the bus station in town ask for buses out to the Tren del fin del Mundo or the big YPF (god love 'em) and you'll get out to a big roundabout and the only road leaving town for a few pesos. Best to walk past the police check point and you're in a good spot as people are slow after the check and have plenty time to see you and pull over, and the cops don't bother you.
Hitching in
Places to avoid
Internet cafes are extortionate. Go to the library.
Accommodation and Sleep
Wild camping might well be possible as there is a lot of wilderness outside the town. Hostels are expensive but there is some affordable camping in summer months with good facilities. It's possible to trade stays for work if you get talking to campsites. On Avenida San Martin near 25 de Mayo there is a 24 hour cafe which also sells postcards, cigarettes, souvenirs and various bits and pieces. They had no problem with two cold hitch hikers who arrived at 1am in late autumn spending the minimum money on dubious hotdogs sitting in their store all night (though they close up to clean at 6am).
Other useful info
The town is small and quite expensive, with some nice museums. Beware the internet cafes! Instead of their insane prices use the public library which is free for half an hour at a time but quite relaxed about usage as long as you are courteous. The real attraction is the amazing parks and hiking within easy reach. It is also a major launch point for Antarctic cruises, which for backpackers probably doesn't mean much but inflated prices.
