Punta Arenas
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Write an entry Entries about this placeUntitled by cranberrygoddessI flew here from Puerto Montt then headed down into Torres del Paine via Puerto Natales. I don’t remember much about the city, but the plane flight was breathtakingly beautiful! over 7 years agoPunta Arenas, Penguin Caves and Magdalena Island by wildflowerbI went to Punta Arenas on my ship. It is a nice little town, but not so much there. It is a gateway for cruises down the Chilean Fjords and I know people who have got on 4 day cruises at the last minute for a good price. There was a huge Croatian population here. Some nice homey restaurants (run by locals) with home cooked food. Check them out, they are cheap and fill you up. There is a decent supermarket in the town. It is small but sells essentials. On my visits to Punta Arenas, I went to both the Penguin Caves and Magdalena Island. Magdalena Island was an experience. 2 1/4 hour ferry ride out and back. It was so damn rough the day I went. You really need to pick your moment. It was kicking up a gale the day I went so when I got to the island (where there is a colony of 60 000 Magellanic Penguins), I had to keep my eyes closed because of the dust! The rules for these penguins are the same. Please keep your distance. over 7 years agoCalafate country by NielNot a big city, not a rich city, but it gives access to the wonders of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Expect poor weather (snow in October!) and learn some Spanish before you go. over 7 years agoGet Southern by bigsanfordWhile most people probably visit Punta Arenas on the way to Patagonia or Antartica, it’s not such a bad place on its on, although I can’t say there’s a lot going on. Think Northern Exposure meets Southern Hemisphere. . . The airport was nice. over 7 years ago |
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