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Details About Punta Arenas
Destinations » South America » South American Coast » Punta Arenas
Attractions
Once a stop for sailing ships rounding Cape Horn, Punta Arenas is the largest city in lower Patagonia. Local museums, housed in former mansions, honor the area´a cultural and natural history. Savor seafood specialties or seek out wood and shell carvings in the duty-free zone. Explore the town and its history and enjoy stunning views over the Strait of Magellan to fabled Tierra del Fuego. Discover the scenic Patagonian countryside and visit a local sheep farm. The highlight is the Magellanic penguin rookery at Otway Sound.
Shopping
Leather goods, sheepskin, hand-woven rugs and hand-knit sweaters are good buys. The main shopping area is around Plaza de Armas. Some stores close between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. A duty-free zone (Zona Franca) is located a 15-minute taxi ride from town. It offers imported goods such as crystal, Lladro figurines, cigarettes, cameras and perfumes at duty-free prices.
Currency
Chile's national currency is the Chilean Peso ($).
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