Things to do in Punta Arenas

No. 11 of Best Things to Do in Chile

Magdalena Island

Magdalena Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the middle of the Strait of Magellan that, along with neighboring Marta Island, is part of the Los Pingüinos Natural Monument in Chile. Every spring in the Southern Hemisphere, tens of thousands of pairs of Magellanic penguins return to the island to dig burrows in the grassy slopes and sandy soil to nest, lay eggs, and raise their chicks, staying until around March of the following year when they leave the island with their grown chicks. The time the penguins spend on the island is the prime season for visiting. Combining wildlife observation, strait scenery, and maritime history, it is a representative destination for exploring the natural ecology of Chilean Patagonia.

Mirador Cerro De La Cruz

Mirador Cerro De La Cruz is an observation deck with a prime location, featuring a spacious terrace at its base where you can take in the magnificent views of the city.

No. 3 of Best Things to Do in XII Region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica

Museo Nao Victoria

Museo Nao Victoria is located in Punta Arenas, Chile, and is a unique maritime museum focused on historical maritime exploration. The museum's core exhibit is a full-scale replica of the Victoria, the ship used in Magellan's circumnavigation, which was the first ship in history to complete a voyage around the world. Visitors can board this replica ship to experience 16th-century maritime life. In addition to the Victoria, Museo Nao Victoria also displays replicas of other historical ships, such as the Beagle, which Darwin sailed on, and the pirate ship Anna. These exhibits provide visitors with rich historical context and maritime knowledge. The museum's exhibitions use interactive displays and information boards to detail the history and voyage stories of each ship. The museum offers guided tours to help visitors gain a deeper understanding of the historical background of the exhibits. Parking facilities are available nearby, making it convenient for self-drive visitors.

Monumento Natural Los Pinguinos

Plaza Armas Punta Arenas

Museo Salesiano / Magiorinno Borgatello

Cape Froward

Cape Froward (Cabo Froward) is located on the northern shore of the Strait of Magellan and is the southernmost point of the South American mainland. Cape Froward can only be reached by hiking from the end of the road at Rio San Pedro. On the mountain at Cape Froward, there is a large metal cross commemorating Pope John Paul II's visit to Chile in 1987.

Monumento al Ovejero

Monumento Hernando De Magallanes

The monument was built around 1920 to commemorate the navigator who discovered the Strait of Magellan. The monument is about 10 meters high and is made of bronze.

Costanera