
Punta Arenas’ Costanera Trail, Punta Arenas, Chile
Serving as the primary gateway for cruising (or flying) to Antarctica, the city of Punta Arenas is expectedly blessed with a long waterfront promenade, which is known locally as the Costanera.
Suitable for walking or cycling, the Costanera walkway is also notable for its tremendous historical prominence, being located along the legendary Strait of Magellan.
As you spend your day exploring the promenade thoroughly, you will encounter various monuments, sculptures, artworks and murals that capture the essence of the history behind not only Punta Arenas and the Magallanes region, but also the world history as linked to the exploration of Antarctica.
This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring this destination. Hence, without any further ado…
Start your morning with a lovely stroll along the lush woodlands and lagoon of this park, dotted with full-scale prehistoric animal and dinosaur sculptures. If you are visiting during the winter, the lagoon freezes and effectively turns into a skating rink. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Suitable for walking or cycling, the Costanera walkway is also notable for its tremendous historical prominence, being located along the legendary Strait of Magellan.
As you spend your day exploring the promenade thoroughly, you will encounter various monuments, sculptures, artworks and murals that capture the essence of the history behind not only Punta Arenas and the Magallanes region, but also the world history as linked to the exploration of Antarctica.
This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring this destination. Hence, without any further ado…
Start your morning with a lovely stroll along the lush woodlands and lagoon of this park, dotted with full-scale prehistoric animal and dinosaur sculptures. If you are visiting during the winter, the lagoon freezes and effectively turns into a skating rink. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Punta Arenas’ Costanera Trail
Guide Location: Chile » Punta Arenas
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Chile » Punta Arenas
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Parque MarÃa Behety
- Lord Lonsdale
- Plaza Hindú
- Mercado Municipal de Punta Arenas
- Reloj del Puerto de Punta Arenas
- Muelle Prat
- Plaza Williams
- Monumento al Piloto Pardo
- Muelle Loreto
- Murals @ Avenida Costanera del Estrecho
- Monumento A Tripulantes Goleta Ancud
- Plaza Quinto Centenario
- Borde Costero Punta Arenas
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