Top Things to do in Punta Arenas
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Top 9 Cultural Tours 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. Best of Patagonia: Forest Hike + City Tour
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4.3 based on 3 reviews
Get to know the natural beauty, history, and culture of Patagonia on this exciting full-day small group excursion. Begin the day submersed in nature with an easy hike through the Reserva Forestal Magallanes. This little-known national park boasts stunning views of the Rio las Minas, mixed Nothofagus forest, and abundant birdlife typical of the region of Magallanes. Get introduced to the wildlife, flora, fauna, geology, and history of the area by your expert guide before finishing your hike at a scenic lookout and enjoying a picnic lunch of Patagonian cuisine. Then, travel through the city, stopping at historical and cultural points of interest, including the Museo Maggiorino Borgatello, the Municipal Cemetery, and the Plaza, to learn about the story of the people of Patagonia and the unique culture that has come to thrive in this remote land. Finish with high tea and pastries in a beautiful antique cafe before being returned to your ship, hotel, or other accommodation.
Inclusions: Enjoy delicious Patagonia Blend Tea at Kallfu Cafe., Enjoy a delicious picnic boxed lunch of local cuisine after your hike. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions in advance., Sample delicious local pastries along with your tea at Kallfu Cafe., Use of a Trekking Pole, Use of Binoculars, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Please help us reduce plastic waste by bringing your reuseable water bottle for hydration on the trail.
Reviewed By BIERHAND
It was a beautiful and varied hike through the Patagonian forest. Our extremely charming and competent hiking guide entertained us with little anecdotes and conveyed many interesting facts about the different ecosystems. In a relaxed atmosphere we walked through the forest where we learned a lot about the different mushrooms and other plants. At the end we had local specialities which were really delicious. And I was lucky: although I hadn't announced it, there was a gluten-free version for me. Altogether a nice excursion, especially because of the nice hiking guide.
2. Full day Torres del Paine from Punta Arenas ,Regular tours
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
-Personalized attention -We went to all the tourist attractions of Torres del Paine Park Either way, see highlights like the Cascada Paine . Since many agencies do not go through this beautiful tourist attraction because they have to deviate an hour but it is worth it to make our passengers happy
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Snacks, tickets to the Park
Reviewed By robertkristian
The pinguiens was there, but few and no other animals. All such activities are two expensive in Argentina and Chile, too expensive for the locals also, and to many restrictions on movements. These tours have been the only downs on our three months trip to A and C. In my country you do not pay to visit national parks. No gusto.
3. Fort Bulnes Tour
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
A historical place that speaks of the origins of colonization in these lands, in a location with a privileged view of the Strait of Magellan. The diversity of native flora and fauna added to the discovery of the history of the origins of colonization in these lands make the perfect mix for this excursion
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Snacks, All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By Quest64909942169
After a lot of confusion regarding which port we were going to dock in, I cancelled this trip. IT turned out that Punta Arenas is a tender port so we wold have been very close to the pick up point. There isn't much to see here as the place has seen a lot of the unrest in Chile. We wandered around on our own which I didn't really feel comfortable with. I therefore would recommend an organised trip such as this. The pick up point was a bit of a longer walk away from previous ports with slight hills to walk up. Of course, much cheaper than the onboard option.
4. Full-Day Punta Arenas and Magellan Strait Tour
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3.9 based on 18 reviews
Enjoy this day tour to the Magellan Strait Park and the city of Punta Arenas departing from either your hotel or from Punta Arena's port! This tours is for travelers who have little time to meet Punta Arenas offering two tours in one day!
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, tickets
Reviewed By robertkristian
The pinguiens was there, but few and no other animals. All such activities are two expensive in Argentina and Chile, too expensive for the locals also, and to many restrictions on movements. These tours have been the only downs on our three months trip to A and C. In my country you do not pay to visit national parks. No gusto.
5. Punta Arenas Private City Tour Shore Excursion
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 3 reviews
This tour will introduce you not only to the local history but the classic style of life of people in a far away country called Patagonia.
Inclusions: Private tour, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Entrance fees (maximum of $5)
Reviewed By U6786KMdavidz
Nice trip to see the Magellan Penguins but little bit in rush. Spend most time on the way to and back.
6. Punta Arenas: Half day traditional City Tour
Punta Arenas is history itself. Every corner reminds us about the adventures and experiences of the pioneers. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Strait of Magellan and the city. This is a tour on the well outlined and well-designed avenues and squares that house more than 30 monuments.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation by car or minibus
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By L8738FOsofiac
We took this tour last year. The guide doesn’t speak English at all, and keep repeating the same information over and over. They also don’t let you move and ask you to be next to them all the time. Amazing place but awful guide
7. Patagonia Estancias
This tour is a great chance to spend time driving along the pampas of Patagonia, we all have been born or brought up in the area. There is not any other supplier involved in between the customer and the local providers.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide services, Ferry tickets to get to the Island where the estancia is, Typical lamb barbecue, boilded potatoes, buffet of salds, desserts, coffe, tea, herbal tea, chilean wine, mineral water, softdrinks. Vegetarian food is not available, The cross hill lookout first for an introduction of the area and nice photo stops
Exclusions: Any other item not mentioned above
8. Punta Arenas and Nao Victoria City Tour
Our mission is to deliver the best tourist excursion service in the city, providing guides and drivers of the best quality to deliver an excellent experience, revealing historical and relevant points for the city.
Inclusions: Pick-up and Drop-off transport, Bilingual guide service, Tickets
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Reviewed By Tulliern
Our guide was Atma and driver was Eduardo. We booked our private city tour only one day in advance and were pleased at the immediate response we received. When asked our preference for things to see, we indicated we would like to go to places that were not within walking distance of our hotel on the city square. Both Atma and Eduardo put together a four hour itinerary that included the “heart of Chile” monument, a small fishing village, roadside stops for photos and of course, stops in the city. We enjoyed ourselves and their attention to our requests.
9. Half Day sailing to Magdlena Island Penguin Colony from Punta Arenas
the starting point at Muelle Prat in Punta Arenas where the tour guide will be waiting to organize the activity so time to shipping to Los Pinguinos Natural Monument Patagonia the famous icon penguin colony to learn more about flora and fauna . the penguin are very nice and cute the free area where the Chilean guard are working to care them and keep safe them also so it is a big moment to feel one more of this planet. the time to be there it is not really longer so hour and half where the people will see the most important moment walking until reaching old lighthouse from we will see the spectacular strait of Magellan during the whole walking the customer will be able to see between 100.000 or 170.000 magellan penguins finally we will board our vessel to return to the pier reaching Punta Arenas and here time to to ride the transfer back to the hotel or just the people return to the hotel we have two option but remenber pick up and drop-off are included
Inclusions: professional tour guide, shipping ticket
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By adcdiving
The Rapa Nui National Park is not cheap as we pay 54,000 Chilean Peso (80US $) per person. You have no choice, because you come to Easter Island to admire the impressive Moai statues. Easter Island is special and I am glad I saw it
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