Not a spectacular place. Interesting cemetery and boat museum. Our tour to see the sea lions was cancelled. Disappointing. Really nice restaurant we found for lunch--la Marmita. Don't miss that. ...
Having been to Costa Rica before, Punta Arenas is not a good example of Costa Rica. The town is small and not much of it, so I would recommend an excursion in Punta Arenas.
We took a cruise excursion to the EspĂritu Santo Coffee Plantation and Oxcart Factory. The bus journey through the countryside was about an hour and a half and was partially narrated by the guide.
We had a guided tour ...
Quark's "Fly the Drake" expedition departs by charter flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island. I arrived a day early to explore Punta Arenas. First night stayed at the Hotel Almasur, second night at the Dreams Hotel and Casino. Both were clean, close to the heart of the city, and were able to understand my questions and provide information in a way that I could understand them.
Once in ...
Explore the majestic scenery of the Strait of Magelland learn the history of the early settlements. See Fort Bulnes, the first Chilean settlement in the area. Great tour guided. Little windy the day were there. ...