Región de Magallanes y Antártica Chilena

Región · 🇨🇱 Chile

Superficie 132.324 km²

Zona horaria America/Punta_Arenas

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Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Essentials

This collection spans the rugged landscapes of the Magallanes region, from the granite towers and glacial lakes of Torres del Paine National Park to the maritime history of Punta Arenas. It features historical sites like Fuerte Bulnes, the first Chilean settlement on the Strait of Magellan, and the neoclassical Sara Braun Palace. Visitors can explore full-scale replicas of historic vessels at the Nao Victoria Museum or observe the stark remains of the Lord Lonsdale shipwreck and the 16th-century ruins of Puerto del Hambre.

13 lugares

Hemus, Charles 1849?-1925 / Public domain

Patagonian Peaks and Passes

This collection features remote peaks and high-altitude passes within the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and the Cordillera Darwin. It includes significant technical landmarks like the granite-walled Cerro Murallón and Monte Bove, alongside essential crossing points on the Dientes de Navarino circuit, the world's southernmost trekking route. These sites define the rugged border between Chile and Argentina, characterized by massive glaciers, jagged ridgelines, and panoramic views of the Beagle Channel.

10 lugares

This image was taken by the NASA… / Public domain

Patagonian Glaciers & Ice Fields

The Southern Patagonian Ice Field represents the world's second-largest contiguous extrapolar ice mass, spanning the Andes between Chile and Argentina. This region holds one of the planet's most significant freshwater reserves, feeding an extensive network of tidewater and mountain glaciers. The list features major formations within the Magallanes region, including the massive Campo de Hielo Patagónico Sur and specialized glaciers like Sarmiento de Gamboa and Los Perros, which exhibit diverse glaciological features from ice falls to moraine-dammed lakes.

10 lugares

Stunning Viewpoints

This collection spans the diverse landscapes of the Magallanes region, from the urban heights of Punta Arenas to the remote trekking trails of Isla Navarino. It features viewpoints overlooking the Strait of Magellan, the iconic granite spires of Torres del Paine National Park, and the Southern Ice Field's glacial flows. High-altitude mountain passes like Paso Virginia offer vistas of the Beagle Channel, while lakeside lookouts provide perspectives on the turquoise waters of Lago Toro and Grey Glacier.

10 lugares

Patagonian Lakes

This collection of glacial lakes is situated in the Magallanes Region of southern Chile, primarily within or near the remote boundaries of Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. Fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, these bodies of water, including Lago Geikie and Lago Brush, often display distinct turquoise hues from suspended glacial silt. The surrounding landscape consists of primary subantarctic forests and granite massifs, providing a secluded habitat for native species like the southern huemul deer.

7 lugares

Remote Caves of Patagonia

This collection features remote limestone karst formations and archaeological sites within the Madre de Dios Archipelago of southern Chile. These caves, documented primarily by speleological expeditions, include natural resurgence points and significant sepulchral grottos. The sites served as traditional burial grounds for the indigenous Kawésqar people, who utilized the rugged coastal geography for funerary purposes. The area is characterized by extreme rainfall and unique geological features like marble dissolution and subfossil remains.

6 lugares