Punta Arenas Historical Classic City Tour with Salesian Museum

Punta Arenas, Chile

Discover the charm of this far city founded on the coast of the Strait of Magellan by pioneers who left a valuable and cultural heritage with traditions that still remain these days. Most of its descendants came from Croatia, Spain, Italy, Germany, England and Chiloé Island (Chile). Nowadays, Punta Arenas has a population of 125,000 inhabitants approximately.

Our tour will begin at Mirador hill which is a place where we can get a panoramic view of Punta Arenas and the Strait of Magellan. From the top of it, we can also look around different architectural styles that surround the city.

Then, we will have the chance to visit the Salesian Museum Maggiorino Borgatello which is a place with a great cultural heritage. This museum displays a varied collection of flora and fauna which can be found in Magallanes region as well as craft-works that belonged to Yaganes, Onas, and Alacalufes.

Later on, we will visit the historical city center including monuments such as Muñoz Gamero main square.