Penguin Natural Monument

Know Penguin Natural Monument

Located less than 40 kilometers from Punta Arenas, the island has more than 60,000 penguin couples, a peculiar fauna in this Natural Monument. The Natural Monument was named by the penguin colonies that have chosen this spot as their home.

Información del Destino:

Attractions:
Austral fauna, magellian penguins, also known as Spheniscius Magallanicus.
When to go:
January, February, March, October, November, December.
Activities:
Flora and fauna contemplation, photography, sea kayak.
Weather:
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.
Location:
Austral fauna, magellian penguins, also known as Spheniscius Magallanicus.
Services;
Information center, forest ranger.
How to get there:
Tres Puentes Pier-The Penguins Natural Monument: Seaway.
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.