Punta Arenas Cruise Guide
In contrast, the city does not have the same spectacular scenery and is rather flat and orderly. But this does not mean it has little to offer the visitor - it has a rich and varied history thanks to its unique trading position in the southern Pacific Ocean. Plus it is a gateway to many of southern Chile's scenic wonders and wildlife havens.
Sightseeing
Originally inhabited by local Indian tribes, Punta Arenas has been called home by a succession of European settlers over the last 150 years and this multicultural make-up is evident on the names on the headstones in the city's cemetery.
Cruise ship visitors with more time to spare will be tempted by the natural attractions nearby. These include penguin colonies and a vast forest park with hiking and mountain bike trails.
Highlights
• Plaza Muñoz Gamero (central square and statue)
• Palacio Sara Braun (mansion with period furniture)
• Museo Regional Salesiano Maggiorino Borgatello (regional museum)
• Cerro de la Cruz (viewpoint)
• Monumento Natural Los Pingüinos (penguin colony)
• Reserva Forestal Magallanes (protected forest)
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Tipping Restaurants and bars often add 10% to the bill, in which an additional cash tip of 10% is expected by waiting staff.
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