Punta Arenas, Chile

Punta Arenas & Magellan’s Discovery

Chile’s Island of Fire Explore the world’s most southerly city and discover the history of the globe’s first oceanic circumnavigation. Stopping off in Punta Arenas, the southernmost city in the world, enjoy a guided tour of the Nao Victoria Museum, which contains a life-size replica of Ferdinand Magellan’s ship. Only 18 members survived the Portuguese sailor’s 1519 Spanish expedition, a journey to be the first to circumnavigate the globe and one that put Tierra del Fuego on the map. Next, you will visit the Maggiorino Borgatello Museum, founded by Salesian missionaries. The museum provides a comprehensive overview of the region’s flora and fauna and the history of the local indigenous people. Before heading back to Punta Arenas, you will drive to the Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint and stand in the footsteps of Magellan himself. Capture the same panoramic view of the Strait of Magellan that the intrepid explorer experienced on his landing in this new world. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.