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The 9 Best Monuments & Statues in Punta Arenas, Magallanes Region
Overlooking the Strait of Magellan, this isolated city in southern Patagonia bustles with windswept trekkers en route to glacier-filled Torres del Paine National Park or an Antarctic cruise. Before transiting, take note of the mansion-lined main square, Plaza Muñoz Gamero; the City Cemetery, with its elaborate tombs; and the Sara Braun Palace and Braun Menendez Residence, a preserved slice of the city's wealthy pioneer past. Daily flights connect the city with Santiago and Ushuaia.
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1. Memorial to Ferdinand Magellan
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
This memorial monument dedicated to Ferdinand Magellan is very impressive and located in the main square of Punta Arenas. Certainly worth taking a closer look for any traveler in Punta Arenas.
2. Monumento a Hernando de Magallanes
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4.5 based on 465 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
This statue dedicated to Ferdinand Magellan the portuguese explorer is located in the main square of Punta Arenas. It is indeed impressive and certainly worth taking a closer look, while in Punta Arenas.
3. Plaza de la Soberania
4. Hito de la Mitad De Chile
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
This monument is located approximately mid way between the northern part of Chile and the South Pole. Easily accessible when driving towards Fort Bulnes from Punta Arenas, it is worth a photo stop, for it’s significant geographical location.
5. Monumento Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins
6. Monumento Al Ovejero
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4.0 based on 737 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
Monumento al Ovejero (Sheepdog Monument) is located within a short walking distance from the municipal cemetery of Punta Arenas. It is an important monument and artistic feature of Punta Arenas. It depicts a rural worker engaged in the harsh activities that contributed to the wealthy livestock industry of southern Chile. The monument stretches for about 100 feet and includes 12 life-size sculptures. At the rear of the monument is a shepherd with a horse and his faithful sheepdog. Walking in front of them is a herd of nine sheep. The intricate details of the shepherd’s coat and hat, which appear to be blowing in the wind, are noteworthy. Would certainly very highly recommend visiting this monument up close to any traveler in Punta Arenas.
7. Monumento Graf Spee
8. Monumento A Tripulantes Galeta Ancud
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Tupelo010835 - Denton, United States
After leaving the monument, we just strolled along the waterfront for what seemed like a mile. We were fortunate enough to have had a really nice day with sunny skies and a light breeze. A beautiful place to just enjoy!!
9. Plaza Fundacional
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