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Punta Arenas

Chile · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica

Punta Arenas is the capital city of Chile's southernmost region, Magallanes and Antarctica Chilena. Although the city officially was renamed Magallanes in 1927, its name was changed back to Punta Arenas in 1938. The city is the largest south of the 46th parallel south and the most populous southernmost city in Chile and the Americas. Due to its location, it is also the coldest coastal city with more than 100,000 inhabitants in Latin America. Punta Arenas is one of the world's most southerly ports and serves as an Antarctic gateway city.

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Things to do in Punta Arenas

Walk alongside Penguins on Magdalene Island and navigate Marta Island · 5 h · from $144 · 4.5/5 (174 reviews)
Whale and Glacier Watching from Punta Arenas Francisco Coloane Park · 14 h · from $390 · 4.8/5 (287 reviews)
Shore Excursion: Magellan Penguins Natural Reserve in Magdalena Island from Punta Arenas · 5 h · from $195 · 3.4/5 (118 reviews)
Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas · 5 h 30 min · from $168 · 4.2/5 (112 reviews)
Half Day sailing Magdlena Island Penguin Colony P.Arenas October to March only · 4 h · from $249 · 3.1/5 (16 reviews)
Penguin King and Navigating the Strait of Magellan · 15 h · from $150 · 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

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