Seno Otway
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The Otway Inlet is known by the 60,000 Magellian Penguins couples that live in the area.
The Otway Inlet is one of the most important penguin reservations in the world.
Located north of Punta Arenas, here is possible to enjoy the natural landscape and fauna.
Attractions
Extraordinary fauna (Magellian penguins)
Activities
Bird watch, flora and fauna contemplation, photography.
Location
Twelfth region, in the Fritz Roy Channel. Located 65 kilometers from Punta Arenas.
How to get there?
Santiago-Punta Arenas: Airway.
Punta Arenas- Otway Inlet: Land route, through Route 9 North.
When to go?
January, February, March, October, November, December.
Climate
Cold moderate rainy weather, without dry season but with microclimates. The annual media temperature is 8°C, meanwhile during summer time the temperature goes from 10° to 18°C. The annual media rain is 450 milimiters.
Services
Roads.
Surroundings
Froward Cape, Punta Arenas cementery, de la Cruz Hill, Pali-Aike cave, El Salto, Magellian Strait, San Isidro lighthouse, Bulnes Fortress, Pali-Aike National Park, Punta Arenas, Magallanes National Reserve.
Seno Otway touristic attractions
Near touristic attractions
| Cerro de la Cruz | 9 mi |
|---|---|
| Magallanes National Reserve | 9 mi |
| Punta Arenas | 10 mi |
| Magellan Strait | 11 mi |
| Green Lake | 12 mi |
| Parrillar Lagoon National Reserve | 14 mi |
| Penguin Natural Monument | 27 mi |
Destinations by Areas of Chile
- Atacama Desert and Altiplano
- La Serena, beaches and astronomy
- Valparaíso, Santiago and Vineyards
- Easter Island
- Lakes and Volcanoes District
- North Patagonia and Black Forest
- South Patagonia and Torres del Paine
