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Dazzling fjords and vertiginous Andean peaks cover Chile's best-known region, turning this slim swath of land into a playground for skiing, whitewater rafting and trekking. To the north lies San Rafael Lagoon National Park with its impressive ice fields. In Patagonia's southern stretch, the city of Punta Arenas is the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park, which attracts serious climbers and casual day hikers to its granite peaks, glaciers and waterfalls.
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2. Parque del Estrecho de Magallanes
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4.5 based on 839 reviews
The Magallan's Strait Park is a protected area of almost 250 hectares. The primary objective is the conservation and divulgation of the natural and historical heritage within it. The places of interest within the Park are: - Museum 'Of the Strait' (Interpretation Center): The landscape’s centinel, with its 1.600 square meters which include cafeteria, souvenir shop, panoramic terrace and an interpretive-multimedial display. - Fort Bulnes NHM Site: Two kilometers beyond the Interpretation Center and covering an area of 4 hectares, lies the reconstruction of the first chilean settlement of the territory. - Coastal Trail: Low to medium difficulty pedestrian-only trail extending for about one mile that runs through the woods and rocky parts around the Fort. - Wind Forest Trail: Low difficulty pedestrian-only trail extending almost 300 meters (330 yards) leads to the famous Del Estrecho lookout.
Reviewed By manuelaE3038WG - Montevideo, Uruguay
Great experience: high quality museum, picturesque fort and nice walk. It is also very well managed. We went with our rented motorhome and got assistance all the way to make sure we could drive smoothly
3. Plaza Munoz Gamero
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4.5 based on 657 reviews
The central plaza of Punta Arenas, where local vendors sell homemade crafts.
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
The Plaza Muñoz Gamero, also known as the Plaza de Armas, is the main public space in Punta Arenas. The square was declared a Typical Zone in 1991, by the Council of National Monuments. In the center there is a bronze sculpture that was inaugurated in 1920 and that represents the navigator Hernando de Magallanes. It is a busy square with lots of locals and tourists. Most travelers in Punta Arenas will visit this square. Certainly very highly recommended to walk around the square and taking some pics.
4. Monumento a Hernando de Magallanes
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4.5 based on 465 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
This statue dedicated to Ferdinand Magellan the portuguese explorer is located in the main square of Punta Arenas. It is indeed impressive and certainly worth taking a closer look, while in Punta Arenas.
5. Santuario Maria Auxiliadora
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTravelers34 - Chicago, United States
The Santuario María Auxiliadora is a grand parish church with a colorful and impressive interior. Inside the church is a a series of religious icons, paintings and stained-glass windows. The church dates to 1911 and honors the Virgin Mary for her help in protecting the indigenous people of Tierra del Fuego’s Dawson Island. The Santuario María Auxiliadora is just a 15-minute walk from Plaza Muñoz Gamero, Punta Arenas’ historic central square.
6. Plaza de Armas
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4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
This is the main square of Punta Arenas which seems to be visited by all tourists. This square is crowded with tourists and locals. Certainly worth walking around to get good views of monuments and buildings in the vicinity.
7. Hito de la Mitad De Chile
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
This monument is located approximately mid way between the northern part of Chile and the South Pole. Easily accessible when driving towards Fort Bulnes from Punta Arenas, it is worth a photo stop, for it’s significant geographical location.
