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    Sunrise over Punta Arenas
    Punta Arenas Port ClockBuildings surrounding the main plazaPlaza de ArmasMemorial to Portuguese explorer Ferdinand MagellanPunta Arenas CathedralViews over Punta ArenasWhich way? North, South, East, West?Quick pit stop for cake and hot chocolate!Remembrance of the 23 sailors of the boat who entered the Strait of Magellan in 1843Tendered offshore from Punta ArenasRelaxing on the promenade!Too cold and windy for a picnic!Another obligatory signIn 1916, a Chilean navy ship commanded by Piloto Pardo rescued 22 of Shackleton's men

    Punta Arenas

    April 3, 2024 in Chile ⋅ 🌬 7 °C

    The following morning (3 April) we arrived into Punta Arenas, a coastal city in Chile. Unfortunately we were a few days short of the season to see Magellanic penguins on Isla Magdalena – the children were pretty disappointed but we were committed to chasing them down elsewhere.

    Instead we had a leisurely stroll around the small city visiting a viewpoint, the plaza, several monuments and a detour for hot chocolate and cake! It felt good to stretch our legs and see some sights before being on the cruise for 3 days at sea.    Read more