Punta Arenas is the capital of Patagonia on the Strait of Magellan and gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. The world's southernmost large city is rich with colonial history, penguin colonies, and boundless Patagonian wilderness.
500K
visitors/year
Best time to visit
October–March — austral summer, penguins nesting
Top sights & experiences
- 🐧 Magdalena Island Penguin Colony
- 🦴 Milodon Cave Natural Monument
- ⚓ Nao Victoria Museum
- 🌿 Cemetery — South America's Most Beautiful
- 🌊 Strait of Magellan Sunset
- 🍽️ La Marmita — Patagonian Lamb
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