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Punta Arenas Excursion: Fort Bulnes Tour

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Duration

clock4 hours 30 minutes

Overview

    While in port, visit Fort Bulnes on this 4-hour shore excursion from Punta Arenas. See Chile’s first settlement – an abandoned site built in 1843 and restored a century later. Learn about the fort’s unique construction and its historical importance as you walk around with your guide. Enjoy spectacular views of the Strait of Magellan while you explore the barracks, chapel, log cabins and more!

What's Included

  • Worry-free Shore Excursion guarantee
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Professional guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off

What to Expect

    Time of tour: 3 1/2 hours approx. Available all year long. Description: Meet and greet at Punta Arenas Pier, and depart south towards Fort Bulnes. This historical site is recognized as the first settlement in the southern zone of Chile. It was founded in 1843 in a strategic point for the defense of the population, and as a result of this it was decided to found later Punta Arenas in 1848 for settlement. For the centenary of the birth of Bulnes, this site was rebuilt and reopened as a museum. The tour extends throughout this historic place where there will be free time to take photographs and discover details of his legacy. At the end of the tour, return to the city of Punta Arenas, directly to the pier to board your cruise.

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