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Antigua Casa Beban: A Glimpse into Ushuaia's Past

Step back in time at Ushuaia's Antigua Casa Beban, a beautifully preserved window into the city's pioneering past.

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The Antigua Casa Beban, or Old Beban House, is a historic house museum in Ushuaia, Argentina, showcasing the city's architectural heritage. Built between 1911 and 1913 for the Beban family, it served as a social hub and later a cultural center. Declared a Cultural Heritage site, the house offers visitors a glimpse into early 20th-century life in Ushuaia.

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Local tips

  • Admission is free, making it an accessible cultural experience for all visitors.
  • Visit on a weekday between 10 AM and 6 PM to explore the exhibits.
  • Join a guided tour at 11 AM or 4 PM to gain deeper insights into the house's history.
  • Combine your visit with a walk along the Paseo de los Antiguos Pobladores to see other historical buildings.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    Antigua Casa Beban is located on Av. Maipú 1830, along the waterfront. From the Ushuaia city center, including the main tourist information office and the cruise terminal, head east along Avenida Maipú. The walk is approximately 15-20 minutes, offering scenic views of the Beagle Channel. The house is situated between G. Pluschow and A. Sobral streets. There are no specific costs associated with walking.

  • Public Transport

    Ushuaia has three public bus lines: A, B, and C. Check the 'Mi Bondi' app for bus stop locations and arrival times. Take any bus that travels along Avenida Maipú and disembark near the intersection with Pluschow or Sobral. The fare is based on the SUBE card system. A monthly pass costs around ARS 32,000. A single trip fare is not readily available, but is significantly less than the monthly pass.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available in Ushuaia. A taxi from the city center to Antigua Casa Beban will be a short ride. The base fare is approximately USD 1, with an additional USD 0.5 per kilometer. Expect to pay around USD 3.5 for a 5km ride. Ensure the driver uses the meter.

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Antigua Casa Beban stands as a testament to Ushuaia's early days, offering a unique glimpse into the life of a pioneering family and the city's development. Built between 1911 and 1913, the house was commissioned by Fortunato Beban, an immigrant of Croatian descent, and was ordered from a Swiss catalog, a common practice at the time. The materials, including wood and sheet metal, were shipped to Ushuaia, and the house was assembled on site. For decades, the Casa Beban served as a social center for the growing community, hosting gatherings and celebrations. The Beban family played a significant role in supplying goods from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia via their schooners. Over the years, the house also functioned as a clinic and a hotel. In the 1980s, the Beban family donated the house to the city. Recognizing its historical significance, the Municipality of Ushuaia undertook a restoration project and relocated the building to its current location on the Paseo de los Antiguos Pobladores. Today, Antigua Casa Beban operates as a cultural and exhibition center, displaying period furniture, photographs, and artifacts that evoke the atmosphere of early 20th-century Ushuaia. Visitors can explore the rooms and learn about the history of the Beban family and their contribution to the city's development.

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