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Top 10 Things to Do on a Layover in Punta Arenas
Antarctic passengers taking advantage of a time-saving fly/cruise trip, like our 11-day Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle expedition, have the opportunity to visit Punta Arenas, Chile, as the point of embarkation and disembarkation. On either side of your Antarctic cruise, you might choose to spend a few extra days in this vibrant metropolis, home to just over 123,000 people, on the Strait of Magellan. While you visit this spot as a jumping off point to Antarctica, see if you can make time to enjoy a few of the top things to do in Punta Arenas on your layover: 1. Memorial to Ferdinand Magellan Visit the memorial of one of the most famous explorers. The memorial to 16th century Portuguese adventurer Magellan is located in the city’s Central Park. Legend says that if you kiss or touch the toes of the statue, you’ll experience good luck and return to Punta Arenas in the future. 2. Lord Lonsdale Shipwreck Located in the Strait of Magellan, the Lord Lonsdale shipwreck is said to be a treasure trove of history. Originally built in 1899, it had to be sunk to stop an on-board fire during its voyage from Hamburg to Mazatlan. Visitors can view the remains of this impressive ship. 3. Whalesound Turismo A favorite part of many Quark expeditions is catching a glimpse of a breaching whale in the icy waters we travel. In Punta Arenas, you can make an entire experience of whale watching. Whalesound Turismo offers a variety of whale watching tours in the […]
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