Punta Arenas: Gateway to Antarctica, Punta Arenas, Chile

Famed as the world’s southernmost city with at least 100,000 inhabitants, Punta Arenas effectively serves as not only one of the largest cities in Patagonia, but also as a gateway to Antarctica.

In 1843, the Chilean government sent an expedition to build a permanent settlement along the shores of the Strait of Magellan, and the city was officially founded in 1848. Today, it is the capital of the Magallanes and Antarctica Chilena region.

This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring this destination. Without further ado…

Inaugurated in 1997, this monument captures the pivotal moment of the city, when it held the meeting between Federico Errázuriz and Julio A. Roca, respectively the presidents of Chile and Argentina back in 1899, in effort to promote peace in the Patagonian region. It represents the two nations’ diplomatic willingness to reconcile conflicts and difficulties.

A small lovely park suitable for a leisurely morning stroll, although Punta Arenas does get chilly sometimes so you definitely need to pack a windbreaker with you.

This Methodist church is dedicated to evangelism works in Chile by the efforts of the great missionaries. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).