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PUNTA ARENAS

Punta Arenas (Half-day)
“on the traces of the seafarers”

Discover Punta Arenas on the traces of the old seafaring men! During this exciting city tour, you will learn a lot
about the seafaring history of southern Chile from your local guide. Punta Arenas is the capital of the Magellan
region and has 150,000 inhabitants. Due to its advantageous location on the Magellan Strait, the city once
enjoyed tremendous economic success and still continues to be used by merchant ships.
The ship “Nao Victoria” was part of Ferdinand Magellan’s 16th-Century expedition that discovered the route
around South America to the Pacific, and it was the only one of his ships to successfully complete the circum-
navigation. You will visit an exact, full-scale replica reconstruction of this first ship ever to circle the globe. This
amazing replica, which looks out over the straits named after the explorer, allows you to learn about life aboard
ship for the crew of over 250 sailors. Stroll through the captain’s cabin, the crew deck, and the dim storage
areas of the ship’s hold. Take the tiller and imagine you are the first European ever to sail a ship on the wide
Pacific!
Your tour continues with a visit of the Punta Arenas cemetery, whose impressive tombs make it Chile’s most
beautiful final resting place. Then you drive to the elevated viewpoint of the Cerro La Cruz, where you can
enjoy a beautiful view of the city and the Magellan Strait. Back down in the city, at the main square “Plaza de
72 Armas” the 19th century magnificent homes of the great estate owners recall the fabulous wealth the city once
enjoyed. A statue honoring Magellan in the middle of the town square welcomes you. To round off your tour, a
cocktail is waiting for you in a nice ambience. Afterwards, you return to the Pier in Punta Arenas.

Full day to Torres del Paine National Park (Full-day)
by palne

Private charter flight on request to Torres del Paine National Park, where you can discover the breathtaking flora
and fauna of Patagonia and see the famous Cuernos del Paine (Paine horns), a name given to spiky granite
peaks, located in the park. Lunch included. After your visit you will return to Punta Arenas by plane.