There are corners on this planet reserved for restless souls, pristine landscapes of unique beauty that were inhabited by ancient cultures and repopulated by adventurers. One of them, Hernando de Magellan, made a trip almost 500 years ago and gave his name to a strip of land where the 21st century traveler returns to rediscover it and be part of history. It's time to take a unique tour. Welcome to the Strait.
The Strait of Magellan is the perfect host that justifies a trip to one of the most beautiful corners of the Planet. A territory full of open secrets that the locals are responsible for spreading, showing and taking care of. A destination that proposes a route based on three main proposals: a cultural circuit, a nature circuit and a leisure circuit.
If Magellan negotiated the deep waters and strong currents of the Atlantic to reach our destination, the traveler today can access it by direct flight from Santiago on a journey of less than 4 hours flying over glaciers and lakes until reaching the modern city of Punta Arenas. . The gateway to Patagonia is today the expression of the fusion of multiple cultures from all corners of the world. Beautiful buildings symbol of the prosperity of commerce, large avenues, a renovated boardwalk and small businesses make the city the traveler's resting place.
The first proposed circuit is the cultural one . Punta Arenas and its surroundings have more than 12 museums, among which the Braun Menéndez Regional Museum, the Salesiano Maggiorino Borgatello Regional Museum, the Naval and Maritime Museum and the Sara Braun Palace stand out, among others. The Punta Arenas cemetery, listed as one of the most beautiful on the continent, is an example of the best architecture applied to this environment and a reflection of multiculturalism. The Estrecho Park, less than an hour from Punta Arenas, with Fort Bulnes as the main protagonist, is a must-see on the trip.
The nature circuit is an ambitious proposal that requires careful organization of the days and identification of priorities: whales, penguins, national parks and unique reserves. Kayaking activities, hiking, bird watching, magnifying glass tourism and research and photography tours. The strait offers an incomparable and unique setting to live a very special experience.
Finally, and the one that maintains the balance with the previous ones, is the leisure circuit that offers a trip to gastronomy, sports, shopping, relaxation and relaxation so necessary to close the circle of the perfect experience. And for rest, the La Yegua Loca Boutique Hotel in Punta Arenas and Weskar Patagonian Lodge in Puerto Natales.
Tips to enjoy the Strait of Magellan:
Travel from November to April, preferably
Bring light clothing to dress in layers
Comfortable shoes
Visit the lighthouses of the Strait of Magellan
Schedule a whale and/or penguin excursion
Book a lunch or dinner at the Yegua Loca restaurant
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