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| At the very end of the world is located the city of Punta Arenas, capital of the region of Magallanes and the Chilean Antarctica, more than 3,000 kilometers south of Santiago. A unique place. Where the sun rises from the sea and sets on the mountains. Where an interesting historical and cultural patrimony prevails. Where nature is unique and hides through channels and fjords, penguin colonies and coal mines; a landscape where ice white, water blue and nature green are the real featuring stars. |
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Punta Arenas is characterized by diversity, which makes this city an important departing point for all kinds of tours and trips.
At the center of Punta Arenas is Muñoz Gamero Square, surrounded by beautiful conifers and dominated by the statue erected in tribute to Hernando de Magallanes. The statue is accompanied by Ona native Indians. Local legend states that everyone who kisses the toes of the Onas will some day return to Punta Arenas.
The Sara Braun palace, residence of Sara Braun, founder of the Sociedad Explotadora de Tierra del Fuego, was built between 1895 and 1899. Nowadays is one of the most interesting buildings of the city that houses the José Noriega hotel and the Club de la Unión. Today, the Braun Menéndez palace owned by Mauricio Braun, Sara's brother, houses the Magallanes Regional Museum, another well worth visit. |
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And talking about museums, the Regional Salesiano Maggiorino Borgatello, is one of the most relevant historical pieces within the region. Established with material collected by Salesian missionaries and scientists, with a complete display that tell the story of native tehuelches, yaganes, alacalufes and onas, among others. It also has an important collection of the fauna and mineralogy of the area, among other several contributions.
The city's cemetery is also an attractive place to visit. Its avenues are surrounded by cypresses and magnificent mausoleums. One of its highlights are the tombs where the remains of the last onas rest.
It must be noted that since it is located in one of the ports of entry to the country, Punta Arenas is a Duty Free Zone and therefore, it counts on a shopping center that sells tax free household appliances, electronic and photographic devices, and perfumes to tourists.
Comapa travel agency offers an interesting tour to the past to visit the best part of historic Punta Arenas. |
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