Set close to the tip of Chile's southern Patagonia region, Punta Arenas is the southernmost continental city in the world. Situated on the Strait of Magellan, it is best known as a departure point for trips to Antarctica and other bioceanic travelling. The city's charms, history, tax-free shopping, good travellers' services and hospitality make it a popular destination in its own right. It has much to offer by way of history – visit the Mayorino Borgatello Salesian Museum, the Shepherds Monument 'Monumento al Ovejero', and the Patagonia Institute. Don't miss the Nao Victoria Museum, where visitors can view a full-size replica of the first ship to circumnavigate the world, Ferdinand Magellan's ship 'Victoria'.
Situated within the Última Esperanza Province of Chile’s Magallanes Region, Torres del Paine is a rural commune to the awe-inspiring Torres del Paine National Park. The UNESCO-listed wonderland of towering peaks, rich valleys, and mighty glaciers belonging to the Southern Patagonia Ice Field is undoubtedly worth exploring for outdoor enthusiasts. This area is world-renowned for its hikes, with trails ranging up to around five days and traversing through an incredible diversity of landscapes, including lunar-like rocky plains, bright turquoise crater pools, and gorgeous fields inhabited by wild horses. Other animals to look out for include foxes, Andean deer, condors, and puma. The distinctive, jaw-dropping Paine Massif trio makes for an excellent view while relaxing and some spectacular photographic opportunities.
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