Punta Arenas (literally in Spanish: "Sands Point") is the largest settlement on the Strait of Magellan and the capital of Chiles Magallanes y Antartica Region. It has a population of 120,000 (2002).
It is located on Brunswick Peninsula, 1418 km from the coast of Antarctica.
Buses leave daily to Puerto Natales as well as Rio Gallegos, Argentina.
Out of town:
Addresses:
'''Open Market:''' Munoz Gamero Main Square, Downtown.
'''Commerce:''' Bories St, Downtown.
'''Zona Franca Outlet Mall:''' Km 3 1/2 Norte, Bulnes Av.
'''Espacio Urbano Pionero Mall:''' 01110, Eduardo Frei Av.
'''Dino's Pizza:''' Locally famous pizza and sandwich restaurant. Try the delicious ruibarb juice or a "Barros Luco" (a beef and cheese sandwich).
Address: 557, Bories St.
'''Kiosko Roca:''' A very small place near the Main Square. Here you can eat "choripanes", a small sandwich filled with chorizo paste and home-made mayonnaise and "leche con platano" a milk beverage with the addition of bananas. The food is so good that the place is full almost all day.
Address: Presidente Julio Roca Blvd. with Lautaro Navarro Street
'''La luna (The moon):''' Special Cuisine made with fresh regional products. Its specialties are seafood and lamb.
Address: 1017, O'Higgins St.
'''Puerto Viejo Seafood and Grill''': Fresh and savory food focusing on fish and seafood, and a variety of grill dishes that includes the famous Magellian lamb.
Address: 1166, O'Higgins St.
'''Hotel Cabo de Hornos (Cape Horn Hotel) Bar/Lounge & Restaurant:''' In the bar, try the famous Chilean wine, while you enjoy the warmth of a fireplace. In the restaurant, you will find the best local products prepared with the greatest delicacy. Or, if you prefer, you can enjoy international cuisine of the highest level, prepared with variations each day to create a superb and ample menu designed to satisfy the most demanding palate.
Address: 1039, Munoz Gamero Square (Main Square St.)
'''El Remezon Restaurant:''' Magellian Ethnic Food in a warm environment.
Address: 1469, 21 de mayo St.
The city is also known for the number of Cafes that you can find, for example:
'''Cyrano Cafe:''' Enjoy a faboulous "Twinnings" teapot or one of its varieties of coffee or chocolate drinks with some local pastries.
Address: Bulnes St. with Maipu St.
'''Santo Remedio:''' Local Pastries. It becomes a pub in the evening, with good "tablas" and "picoteos".
Address: 040, Bulnes St.
'''Kamikaze Club and Madero Pub''' : Japanese WWII-themed nightclub may be unusual but makes for an entertaining evening. Mixture of Western / Latin and Reggaton music, played into the early hours and attended by enthusiastic locals and tourists alike. Entry includes free drink but a bit pricey at 6,000 pesos at the weekend. On top of it, you can find the "Madero Pub", with karaoke and live music.
Address: 655, Bories St.
'''Bull Blood''': Nice environment, with great drinks and food. It has a small dance hall and karaoke all night.
Address: 0480, Espana Av.
'''Olijoe Pub''': A traditional local venue, it has a big bar made of wood from the signature regional tree called "lenga".
Address: 970, Errazuriz St.
'''1900 Pub''': In the centre of the city, its a small place nearby the Tierra Del Fuego Hotel.
Address: Bulnes St. and Colon Av.
'''Santino Bar e Cucina''': With a stunning decor, it offers quality Italian food and good drinks. Live Music on Saturdays.
Address: 657, Colon Av.
Punta Arenas is the launching point for various expeditions to (relatively) nearby Antarctica.