Hiking the Strait of Magellan
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Port
Punta Arenas, Chile
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
Hiking,Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$139.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Enjoy the great outdoors with some hiking at Strait of Magellan Park and Fort Bulnes.
A beautifully scenic road skirts the Strait of Magellan on a one-hour drive to Fort Bulnes National Monument. Bulnes was founded in 1843 by 22 adventurers who took possession of the Strait of Magellan on behalf of the Chilean government. They named the area after Manuel Bulnes, President of the young Republic of Chile. Its mission was to protect Southern Chile and the Strait of Magellan from claims by other countries.
Walk with your guide over the site to see the church, chaplain’s quarters, jail, powder magazine, post office and stables.
Next up is a beautiful walk through native forest along the shoreline of the Strait of Magellan. Along the way, take in fantastic views, with Tierra del Fuego just across the water.
Within the Visitor Center, learn a little about the region and try a Calafate Sour -- the regional beverage -- before returning to the pier.
Notes:
Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Minimum age is 12 years. Minimum age to drink alcohol is 21 years.