Punta Arenas
Know Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is the biggest city in the 12th region, and it receives thousands of visitors every year. With 1382033,5 km2 and over 131.067 inhabitants, the Magellian Region Capital is the main urban center in the region, having only a 20% of rural population. With colorful houses and a beautiful natural landscape, Punta Arenas –discovered four centuries ago by John Byron- is the strategic point for commercial, social and cultural networks in the whole area.
Información del Destino:
- Attractions:
Colorful cultural and natural landscapes. Perfect place to enjoy the urban centers activities.
- When to go:
All year long.
- Activities:
Hiking, horseback riding, bird watch, scuba diving, buggy, sport hunting, canoe, bicycle riding, mountainbike, mountain ski, sea kayak, sailing, swimming, flora and fauna contemplation, photography.
- 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:
Colorful cultural and natural landscapes. Perfect place to enjoy the urban centers activities.
- Services;
Housing, food, transportation, outdoor activities, museums.
- How to get there:
Santiago-Punta Arenas: Airway.
Argentina-Punta Arenas: Land route, through Monte Aymond and San Sebastián border customs.
Puerto Montt-Punta Arenas y Puerto Williams: Seaway.
Anywhere-Punta Arenas: Airway.
- 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.
Nearby tourist attractions
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Cabo Froward - 87 kmCerro de la Cruz - 9 kmCordón Baquedano - 79 kmEstrecho de Magallanes - 91 kmFuerte Bulnes - 54 kmLago Lynch - 38 kmLaguna Blanca - 87 km
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Monumento Natural Los Pingüinos - 58 kmPorvenir - 39 kmReserva Nacional Magallanes - 34 kmRío Pérez - 96 kmRío Verde - 61 kmSeno Otway - 26 km
Tours
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Multi-destino
Half-day excursion to the Magdalena Penguin Colony, departing from Hotel in Punta Arenas.
Half DayFrom USD $125 -
4.5Multi-destino
With this package you will visit the best of Patagonia starting with the historical and ethnic Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine National Park,…
6 Days / 5 NightsFrom USD $747 -
Multi-destino
With this 12-hour excursion, departing from Punta Arenas, you will have the chance to sail among glaciers through the Strait of Magelhan…
Full DayFrom USD $350 -
Multi-destino
Half-day excursion to the Strait of Magellan Park and Fort Bulnes departing from Hotel in Punta Arenas.
Half DayFrom USD $66 -
Multi-destino
Visit the stunning King Penguin Park and sail the legendary Strait of Magellan with this full-day excursion to discover these beautiful birds.
Full DayFrom USD $177