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🇨🇱 Punta Arenas

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Overview

Chile's southernmost city, facing the Strait of Magellan, one of South America's southernmost aurora viewing points alongside Ushuaia, near Antarctic latitudes. It's another major departure port for Antarctic cruises and expeditions.

Punta Arenas — © PaleoJos · CC BY-SA 4.0

Highlights

One of South America's southernmost aurora viewing spots, facing the Strait of Magellan
A relatively affordable, quieter Antarctic gateway compared to Ushuaia
Exploring sub-Antarctic wildlife, including a penguin colony on Magdalena Island
A route naturally combined with a Chilean Patagonia trip

Good to know

SafetyAurora sighting odds are relatively low — expect a sighting only when strong solar activity is forecast.
SeasonThe long nights of the southern winter (May–Aug) favour viewing.
·A relatively convenient Antarctic gateway, reachable via a roughly 3.5-hour domestic flight from Santiago.

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