Punta Arenas and Magellan Strait Tour

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1. The Strait of Magellan Park is a protected area of almost 250 hectares. The main objective is the conservation and dissemination of the natural and historical heritage within it. The places of interest within the Park are: - Museum of the Strait (Interpretation Center): Sentinel of the landscape that in its 1,600 m2 houses cafeteria, shop, panoramic terrace and interpretive and multimedia sample. - MHN Fuerte Bulnes Site: Covering an area of 4 hectares is the historical re-construction of the first Chilean settlement in the territory. - Path of the Coast: Footpath of 1.5 kilometers of extension, of low to medium difficulty that crosses the forests and roqueríos around the Fort. - Forest of the Wind Trail: Pedestrian path of almost 300 meters in length, low difficulty leads to where you can see the passage of boats, birds and whales.

   3 h

2. The Municipal Cemetery of Punta Arenas, officially Sara Braun Municipal Cemetery, 1 is a four-hectare cemetery located on Avenida Bulnes, in the northern sector of the city of the Magallanes Region, Chile. Its entrance is formed by a portico donated by the benefactress Sara Braun, that ends in a square that distributes the avenues of cypresses. It was declared a National Monument in Historic Monument Category by Decree 499 of November 26, 2012. Various international publications have cataloged it as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world.

   25 minAdmission included

3. Viewpoint that offers a panoramic view of the bay and the landscapes that surround the city.

   25 min

4. Muñoz Gamero Square

   15 min

5. Located in the palace of the Braun Menéndez Family, inside you can visit collections of furniture and objects from the golden age of Magallanes, a historical exhibition and temporary exhibitions.

   20 minAdmission included

6. The tour starts after your pickup, and you will drive 60 km south of the city. The route runs along the Strait of Magellan to observe a variety of seabirds: seagulls, caiquenes, ibis, cormorants and others. The journey takes about an hour. Your first destination is the landmark that marks the geographic center of Chile, where you can take pictures, then continue to Fort Bulnes, only a kilometer from the sector. After an hour inside this fort, you will begin the return, but not before visiting another historical site, Mansa, which is located a kilometer and a half from Fort Bulnes. Here you visit the Rey Don Felipe City, founded in 1584 by Don Pedro Sarmiento and later renamed Puerto del Hambre. You can also take pictures and learn the history of this place. Now, return to the city of Punta Arenas. Visit Punta Arenas, the southernmost city in the American continent, is a walk through the history of Patagonia. The first stop is at ‘Cerro de la Cruz

   1 h

7. Bahía Mansa, and the only natural shelter in the north coast of the Strait of Magellan, used since ancient times by the first inhabitants, nomad hunter-gatherers ancestors of the historic Kawéskar canoeists, who for centuries sailed through the south of the Brunswick peninsula and towards the Patagonian channels and fjords, the construction of a new Caleta de Pescadores is projected

   10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 56 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Fantastic

  A quiet cruise around with spectacular views, now seen things I never thought I would see. We were on P&O Aurora, the Captain turned the ship 360 degrees to appreciate the views.

  thecoopersCheshireUKFebruary 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Unique Experience Brings History to Life.

  It is very windy in Punta Arenas and Fort Bulnes. Wear layers because if the air is cold it can cut right through you. I highly recommend this tour. The reconstructed fort and interpretive exhibits offer a glimpse into what it took to settle this vast territory. The Strait museum is an impressive facility that showcases the ecology, exploration and settlement of this region. Our guide Nickolas was a font of knowledge and embellished our tour with interesting stories illustrating every aspect of the founding and development of Punta Arenas. We were treated to a special viewpoint, a walk through the town square and the Cemetery of Punta Arenas where historic figures were brought to life.

  Marcia_CFebruary 2026via Viator

• 5Stephanie was GREAT. I...

  Stephanie was GREAT. I have chronic health problems. I felt respectfully taken care of. They helped me do more than I thought I would be able to do. She told us historical as well as fun facts about the city and the area to make the trip something. we will always. remember.

  Julia_RMarch 2025via Viator

• 5A very nice overview of...

  A very nice overview of the city and the area. Alex was great, he knew everything plus more about the local history and commerce, plus great insights concerning current events. He is one of the nicest people I've ever met!

  DONALD_HDecember 2024via Viator

• 5Great day in Punta Arenas with our guide!

  We had a great day. Our guide was knowledgeable, casual and comfortable in his approach, and very proud of his city. It was an enjoyable day and beautiful country.

  Annette_TApril 2024via Viator

• 5Fascinating Fort Bulnes

  Fort Bulnes and forest there..beautiful walk, primeval forest, filled with birdsong But…just to imagine having to live there..so difficult Magellan Sculpture View over Punta Arenas, charming old quarter

  Brigitte_SMarch 2024via Viator

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How it compares in Punta Arenas

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 16 day trips we list in Punta Arenas.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 16.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas is the main city of Chilean Patagonia, a windswept port on the Strait of Magellan with wool-era mansions and penguin colonies nearby.

Punta Arenas stands on the Strait of Magellan, the sea route between the Atlantic and the Pacific, one of the southernmost cities in the world. Plaza Muñoz Gamero, with its monument to Magellan, is ringed by grand houses built by sheep-farming and shipping families in the late nineteenth century, and the municipal cemetery a few blocks away has avenues of clipped cypresses and ornate tombs.

Top-ranked sights in Punta Arenas: Strait of Magellan, Magdalena Island (Isla Magdalena), Fort Bulnes (Fuerte Bulnes).

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