Patagonian wildlife near Punta Arenas
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Patagonian wildlife near Punta Arenas

The wild expedition takes us through the most Highlights and representative of the Patagonian fauna and its natural habitat.

Camp at Cape Froward
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Camp at Cape Froward

For the intrepid, Cabo Froward is the southernmost destination in Chile. Located south of Punta Arenas, it has its own name that is born from its impetuous geography.

Nao Victoria Museum
Regional museums

Nao Victoria Museum

An exact replica of the Nao Victoria recreates the moment in which Magellan set out to conquer the world and found the union of the two seas. A museum commemorates and invites visitors to experience this singular ordeal.

Eternal Rest
Contemplative tourism

Eternal Rest

The cemetery of Punta Arenas tells the story of the city in silence. Its mausolea and the quiet park give shape to one of the most visited spots in the urban tour.

Past of Glory
Regional museums

Past of Glory

One of the most sumptuous residencies owned by the pioneer Braun Menéndez family today houses the Magallanes Regional Museum.

Beyond the Horizon
Horseback Riding

Beyond the Horizon

An unusual morning and the desire to ride a horse took me to Mount Fenton. I visited the city winter park and appreciated the endless horizon from the heights.

Salesian Heritage
Regional museums

Salesian Heritage

The Maggiorino Borgatello Museum displays a complete ethnological, historical and biological collection about the strait. A proud sample of the Catholic religious order.

Magellan wildlife, Magdalena-Santa Marta
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Magellan wildlife, Magdalena-Santa Marta

Navigating to the Magdalena and Santa Marta Islands show visitors important colonies of penguins and sea lions.

Across the Waters at the World’s End
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Across the Waters at the World’s End

A voyage across the southern seas on board a pleasure cruise that leads to the mythical Cape Horn unveils an incredible scene all around.

A City Overlooking the Sea
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A City Overlooking the Sea

We went around the main sights in Punta Arenas in order to learn about its past and its present.

The Braun Family
Regional museumsContemplative tourism

The Braun Family

They were the protagonists of the history of the pioneers. Today, their palaces are two of the most representative places as regards the architecture and the past of the city.

Tribute to a Great Explorer, Alberto de Agostini National Park
Contemplative tourism

Tribute to a Great Explorer, Alberto de Agostini National Park

To know the national park of the Chilean fjords is to discover the traces of the Salesian Father De Agostini. With his adventurous spirit, he was captivated by the landscape.

Punta Arenas Tax-Free Area
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Punta Arenas Tax-Free Area

Visiting the tax-free area and being delighted by duty free opportunities is ideal for those who happen to be in the city.

A Chant of Life
Contemplative tourism

A Chant of Life

A tour for the entire family. Close to Punta Arenas, visit Parque Ñandú and hear the story of Jorge and Estrella, who have devoted themselves to raising these birds in their natural habitat.

Fort Bulnes
Contemplative tourism

Fort Bulnes

We traveled along the Panamerican Road bordering the Strait of Magellan up to Fort Bulnes. A road that took us around various testimonies of the first Patagonian settlements.

Eating in the End of the World
Gastronomy

Eating in the End of the World

Eastern, European and regional, recipes multiply the alternatives when it comes to eating out in Punta Arenas.

Unforgettable
Regional museumsContemplative tourism

Unforgettable

With the purpose of keeping its history alive, the Museum of Memory displays objects from the days of the pioneers.

A Very Cold Beer
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A Very Cold Beer

We visited the legendary Austral beer brewery, the oldest in Chile.

Punta Arenas Naval and Maritime Museum
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Punta Arenas Naval and Maritime Museum

The Punta Arenas Naval and Maritime Museum displays a plentiful collection of objects from the ships that reached these confines.

Whales in the Surroundings of Punta Arenas
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Whales in the Surroundings of Punta Arenas

A memorable excursion leads travelers to a section of the Region of Magellan, a natural environment for large-sized absolutely harmless cetaceans.

Whales Sanctuary
Whale watchingContemplative tourism

Whales Sanctuary

Punta Arenas is the beginning of this trip to the natural paradise of whales. The expedition is introduced through the Strait of Magellan, the southernmost region of the continent.


Hotels and accommodations in Punta Arenas

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