Strait of Magellan Coastal Walk
Walk the windswept shoreline of the historic Strait of Magellan, where Magellan's fleet first passed in 1520 on its circumnavigation of the globe.
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Costanera de Punta Arenas
The coastal promenade stretches north along the strait, offering wide views across to Tierra del Fuego and the distant Argentine shore.
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Mirador del Estrecho
A viewpoint over the Strait of Magellan, one of the world's most strategically important waterways, now used by massive cargo vessels rounding South America.
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Naval Monument
A memorial to the Chilean naval officers who have served in these waters, where fierce gales and unpredictable seas have claimed many ships.
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Magallanes Port
The working port handles cargo and the ferry service to Tierra del Fuego, continuing a maritime tradition stretching back to Magellan's era.
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Roca Blanca Beach
A quiet pebbly beach on the strait where locals walk dogs and watch container ships navigate the narrow channel against the Patagonian wind.
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Punta Santa Ana
The point where the first European settlement on the strait was attempted in 1584 — the colony failed, but it opened the door to Patagonia.