Beach near Punta Arenas, Chile

Punta Arenas Travel Guide

Chile

Punta Arenas is a city of 117,430 people in southern Chile, on the Strait of Magellan. Its position makes it a practical base for exploring the far south of the country.

Most visitors arrive by air at Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ), which serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so Punta Arenas is better treated as a southern Chilean city and coastal gateway than as a beach destination.

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Local time

117,430

Population

8,308 miles away

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Weather in Punta Arenas

Fri

8°

Sat

5°

Sun

5°

Know before you go

Pays in CLP

Plug type Type C & Type L (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 133

Dial code +56

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Chile for good service. While not legally required, it is widely practiced, especially in the service industry. Bills in restaurants may already include "propina", but it is optional and can be adjusted.

Best time to visit Punta Arenas

Jan

14°16

Feb

13°18

Mar

11°18

Apr

9°14

May

6°13

Jun

4°12

Jul

4°10

Aug

5°12

Sep

7°10

Oct

9°16

Nov

11°15

Dec

12°18

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Punta Arenas

  1. Palacio Sara Braun

    museum

    0.7 km

  2. Museo Regional de Magallanes

    museum

    0.8 km

  3. Museo Salesiano Maggiorino Borgatello

    museum

    1.4 km

  4. Cine Sala Estrella

    movie theater

    1.1 km

  5. Museo Naval y Marítimo

    museum

    0.9 km

  6. Santuario Maria Auxiliadora

    christian place of worship

    1.3 km

  7. Iglesia Bautista Playa Norte

    baptist place of worship

    2.3 km

  8. Museo del Recuerdo

    museum

    4.2 km

Getting there

Pres Ibanez Airport · 18.3 km

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