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  2. Punta Arenas - Wikipedia

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    Punta Arenas (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpunta aˈɾenas], historically known as Sandy Point in English) is the capital city of Chile 's southernmost region, Magallanes and Antarctica Chilena. Although officially renamed as Magallanes in 1927, the name was changed back to Punta Arenas in 1938. The city is the largest south of the 46th parallel ...

  3. Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument - Wikipedia

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    Interior of the largest cave. Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument is a Natural Monument located in the Chilean Patagonia, [1] 24 km (15 mi) northwest of Puerto Natales and 270 km (168 mi) north of Punta Arenas. The monument is situated along the flanks of Cerro Benitez. [2] It comprises several caves and a rock formation called Silla del Diablo ...

  4. Strait of Magellan - Wikipedia

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    570 km (350 mi) Min. width. 2 km (1.2 mi) The Strait of Magellan. The Strait of Magellan (Spanish: Estrecho de Magallanes), also called the Straits of Magellan, is a navigable sea route in southern Chile separating mainland South America to the north and Tierra del Fuego to the south. The strait is considered the most important natural passage ...

  5. Puntarenas - Wikipedia

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    Puntarenas (Spanish pronunciation: [puntaˈɾenas]) is a city in the Puntarenas Province, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. As the seat of the Municipality of Puntarenas canton, it is awarded the title of city, which comprises the Puntarenas, Chacarita and El Roble districts. [1][2] As the city of the first canton of the province, it is the ...

  6. Magdalena Island, Magallanes Region - Wikipedia

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    It is located in Magallanes Region about 32 km northeast of the regional capital Punta Arenas. In 1982, it and nearby Marta Island were declared a national monument—Los Pingüinos Natural Monument. The island is the breeding location for several species of seabirds, most notably the Magellanic penguin. The penguin colony on the island has ...

  7. Torres del Paine National Park - Wikipedia

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    It was established as a National Park in 1959. Torres del Paine National Park is part of the Sistema Nacional de Áreas Silvestres Protegidas del Estado de Chile (National System of Protected Forested Areas of Chile). In 2013, it measured approximately 181,414 hectares (700 sq mi). [1] It is one of the largest and most visited parks in Chile.

  8. Los Pingüinos Natural Monument - Wikipedia

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    Los Pingüinos Natural Monument (Spanish: Monumento natural Los Pingüinos, English: The Penguins Natural Monument) is located 35 km (22 mi) northeast of Punta Arenas, Chile. Magdalena Island and the Marta Island, situated in the middle of the Strait of Magellan, is the main part of this natural monument. The largest penguin colonies of south ...

  9. Museo Nao Victoria - Wikipedia

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    The Nao Victoria Museum is a private maritime museum located in Punta Arenas, Chile.It has been open to the public since 1 October 2011. The museum offers interactive displays featuring replicas of the ships that contributed to the discovery of the area, helped colonize the territory, or had a special and historic heritage significance for the Magallanes Region of Chile.

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