Magallanes
Punta Arenas

Magallanes

Punta Arenas

The regional capital and southern gateway.

The main city of Magallanes, on the shore of the Strait of Magellan. It blends historic heritage —wool-era mansions, the Municipal Cemetery, Plaza Muñoz Gamero— with its role as a hub to Antarctica and a starting point for penguin colonies and sailings.

Highlights

Strait of MagellanMunicipal CemeteryCerro de la Cruz viewpointMuseums and mansionsBase for Antarctica
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