Patagonia Past to Present Small Group History Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Parque del Estrecho de Magallanes, Ruta Y-621, s/n 52 Km South From Punta Arenas, Punta Arenas 6200000 Chile

Travel back in time to the original colonization site of the Strait of Magellan, Fuerte Bulnes- a picturesque historic park located 62km South of Punta Arenas. Visit recreations of the original houses that stood there, while your guide recounts stories from the brave first settlers here. Then, visit the world class museum to learn more about the history of this unique part of the world.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Costanera de Punta Arenas, Av. Costanera del Estrecho de Magallanes, Punta Arenas Chile

Drive back to Punta Arenas along the coast of the Strait of Magellan and visit the monument to the Goleta Ancud, the ship that delivered the first brave souls to Fuerte Bulnes, on your way to the next destination.

Stop At: Museo Del Recuerdo, Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa, Punta Arenas Chile

Explore the Museo de Recuerdos, full of artifacts from Punta Arenas' early days as a thriving agricultural and mining town. Explore antique turn of the century houses, see vintage automobiles, and learn about life in the fledgeling modern town of Punta Arenas.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Plaza Munoz Gamero, Punta Arenas Chile

Travel back to the present for a tour around modern Punta Arenas city. Travel down Calle Bories, the beating heart of Punta Arenas, to get to the Plaza Benjamin Muñoz Gamero

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mirador Cerro De La Cruz, Punta Arenas Chile

Finish the tour with a stunning lookout over the city, to see modern day Punta Arenas in all its glory.

Duration: 15 minutes