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Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile

Where Punta Arenas sits, what to see there, and what to book.

Top sights
8
Bookable experiences
116
Time zone
America/Santiago

Punta Arenas sits in Patagonia, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 116 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.

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What to see in Punta Arenas

Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.

Near Punta Arenas

Other destinations we publish within a few hours of here, closest first.

What travellers book in Punta Arenas

The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.

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Magdalena Island Penguin Tour with Optional Marta Island Visit

4.8 (8)4h 30m

Sail through one of the world’s most legendary sea passages and experience an authentic encounter with the wildlife of Chilean Patagonia. Stroll among thousands of penguins on Magdalena Island, home to the largest…

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Walk alongside Penguins on Magdalene Island and navigate Marta Island

4.4 (146)5h

Walk alongside penguins on Isla Magdalena and watch the diverse fauna of Isla Marta Cruise the Strait of Magellan to the Magdalene and Marta Islands. Magdalene Island hosts one of the most important penguin colonies…

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Shore Excursion: Magellan Penguins Natural Reserve in Magdalena Island from Punta Arenas

3.4 (118)5h

Sail through the Magellan Strait to Isla Magdalena, Natural Monument Los Pinguinos, which protects more than 120,000 penguins and also a small colony of sea lions.

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Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers in Punta Arenas

4.8 (18)4h 30m

Join us on a journey to uncover Chile’s history at Fuerte Bulnes, a historical reconstruction of the fort founded in 1843. We’ll explore key sites, enjoy stunning views of the Strait of Magellan, and immerse ourselves…

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Punta Arenas Signature Shore Experience

4.8 (151)7h

Make the most of your day ashore with a seamless introduction to Chilean Patagonia. This full-day excursion takes you from the historic Strait of Magellan Park and Fort Bulnes to spectacular coastal viewpoints and the…

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Full Day Torres del Paine

4.7 (134)16h

Excellent regular shared tour, where you can get to know one of the 7 wonders of the world besides the beautiful Milodon Cave. All stops are subject to weather and road conditions. GREY GLACIER IS NOT SEEN FROM THE…

from $180 / personView details

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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.

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