Punta Arenas, Chile is the southernmost city on earth.
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| Punta Arenas (literally in Spanish: "Sands Point" ) is the largest settlement on the Strait of Magellan. The weather can be unpredictable here! Usually you can get rain, wind, and sun all in the same day! |
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| The city of Punta Arenas is a hub for many cruise ships that travel along the channels and fjords of the region. This city is also a jumping-off point for many Antarctic expeditions. |
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| An interesting sight to see in Punta Arenas is a full size replicas of the Nao Victoria. This ship was the first ship to successfully circumnavigate the world. The replica of the Nao Victoria was opened in October 2011 as a museum. |
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| This city is built around its main square "Plaza de Armas" where the imposing monument of Hernando de Magallanes is located. According to local legend if a tourist touches his foot it will return once again to the city. |
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| In general, Punta Arenas is compact and walkable. It can be windy though! You won't want to miss visiting this southernmost city! |
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