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TRACES OF
AROUND PUNTA ARENAS
AND THE STRAITS OF MAGELLAN
ANTARCTICA
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Contents
Central Punta Arenas
Northern Punta Arenas
Straits of Magellan tour
References
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Antarctica was the last continent to be discovered. It was not until the
19th century that its status as a land mass could even be confirmed. Its
location so far from the great population centers and the most important
ports of the world helped to keep Antarctica shrouded not only by its
impenetrable ice, but also under a veil of mystery.
Punta Arenas was the principal point of reference for all the early
Antarctic scientific expeditions. Though young by modern standards, the
city nevertheless served a vital role not only as the departure point for
journeys to the White Continent but also in some of the most dramatic
stories of survival in the course of human endeavor. Even today, Punta
Arenas serves as the capital of Patagonia and continues to be one of the
most strategic and important ports for expeditions headed across the
treacherous Southern Ocean.
The Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH) celebrates its fifty years of service
both to the nation and to science, promoting exploration, research, and
education about the polar region. And while reaching Antarctica itself
can be a daunting challenge for many people, this guidebook provides
a valuable tool for residents and visitors to Punta Arenas, allowing
everyone to experience the rich cultural, historical, and natural heritage
of southern Patagonia. To that end we have identified fifty locations of
interest that are linked to Antarctica which can be visited in and around
the city, and along the Straits of Magellan. Welcome to Chile’s Magellanic
and Antarctic region, the doorstep of the Last Continent.
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A full-day walk around the center of Punta Arenas includes 26
locations that connect the city’s rich heritage with memories of
expeditions to Antarctica since the end of the 19th century. This
excursion includes the port, the waterfront, historic buildings, public
spaces, museums, libraries, monuments, and residences that date
from the age of exploration. This guidebook also offers information
about artists, services, and local products that bear the imprimatur
of Antarctica.
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Central
Punta Arenas
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