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Magellan Strait
Show Magellan Strait in a mapIt's the natural access between the Pacifn the Pacific and Alantic Ocean, the Magellan or Todos los Santos Strait, is an incredible sight for those who visit the zone. Surrounded by an amazing natural landscape, the strait was named after its discoverer, Hernando de Magallanes.
Activities
Sea kayak, flora and fauna contemplation, photography.
Location
Twelfth region, in Punta Arenas.
How to get there?
Santiago-Punta Arenas: Airway. Argentina-Punta Natales: Land route, through Monte Aymond, Dorotea, Casa Viejas and Don Guillermo River border customs. Route CH-225. Puerto Montt-Punta Arenas: Seaway. Anywhere-Punta Arenas and Magellian Strait: Airway.
When to go?
All year long.
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
Housing, food, transportation, outdoor activities, cafeteria.
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, Otway Inlet.
Travel services in Magellan Strait
| Tours related to Magellan Strait | Duration | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| See all Tours in South Patagonia and Torres del Paine | ||
| Antarctic Dream Cruise Expedition | 11 days | USD $6900 |
| Mare Australis Cruise / Punta Arenas - Ushauia | 5 days | USD $1120 |
| Mare Australis Cruise / Ushuaia - Punta Arenas | 4 days | USD $840 |
| Via Australis Cruise, Punta Arenas - Ushauia | 5 days | USD $1120 |
| Via Australis Cruise / Ushuaia - Punta Arenas | 4 days | USD $840 |
| Hotels near Magellan Strait | Stars | City/Area | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| See all Hotels in Magellan Strait and Punta Arenas | |||
| Hotel Dreams del Estrecho - Punta Arenas |  | Punta Arenas | USD $119 |
| Hotel Cabo de Hornos |  | Punta Arenas | USD $124 |
| Hotel Finis Terrae | | Punta Arenas | USD $120 |
| Hotel Los Navegantes | | Punta Arenas | USD $100 |
| Hotel José Nogueira | | Punta Arenas | USD $110 |
