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Visiting Punta Arenas, Chile


Overlooking the Strait of Magellan, this isolated city in southern Patagonia bustles with windswept trekkers en route to glacier-filled Torres del Paine National Park or an Antarctic cruise. Before transiting, take note of the mansion-lined main square, Plaza Muñoz Gamero; the City Cemetery, with its elaborate tombs; and the Sara Braun Palace and Braun Menendez Residence, a preserved slice of the city's wealthy pioneer past. Daily flights connect the city with Santiago and Ushuaia.
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Diego de Almagro Punta Arenas

4 of 5 stars
Lier, Belgium
Dec 9, 2009

Everything great, but the staff doesn't pay much attention to you, especially when checking out or asking for information at the reception. more

La Casa Escondida

5 of 5 stars
Sydney Australia
Dec 6, 2009

La Casa Escondida lived up to all the hype and reviews. The hosts are fantastic and go well out of their way to make your stay comfortable, enjoyable and relaxing. We only spent one night at the end...more

Sotito's Bar

Dec 6, 2009

Very high standard of food, service and cleanliness - a lovely spot, and yet they didn't mind us coming in gore-tex clad, and with hiking shoes. Lovely food, very nice staff. Ideal for a special...more

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