Chilean Antarctica, part of the white continent, is one of the coldest places in the world. Its annual average temperature is 6.8 ° C and rainfall reaches an annual average of 347 millimeters. It is located about a thousand kilometers south of Punta Arenas and covers an area of 1,250,000 km², presenting very fragmented coasts. Chilean sovereignty in Antarctica is assured by the existence of numerous bases and shelters, such as the President Frei Base, the President Frei Meteorological Center and the Villa las Estrellas, where Chilean families are dedicated to scientific research live.
The latter is the largest populated center in Antarctica, but it only hosts about 1,200 people throughout the year, mostly tourists.
The waters where Antarctic ice floats are the purest on the planet and travel along the entire coast of Chilean Patagonia. In these extensions, the blue whale coexists with the krill, the king penguins with the Weddell seals and the albatross with the petrels.
These icy currents that dominate the air and the sea have allowed this remarkable fauna to be isolated from threats and extinctions. A place to admire and explore, dedicated to science and that increasingly attracts more visitors, who must follow rigorous standards to maintain its pure state of conservation.
The closest distance between Antarctica and another continental mass is in the strait known as the Drake Pass, which connects Antarctica with the Magallanes region. To its geographical isolation we must add the extreme climatic conditions and the bravery of the Southern Ocean, which have kept the continent in a fragile loneliness. Only in the last hundred years, the human being has dared to set foot on this inhospitable land but of great scientific value and heritage of humanity.
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discoverThis is one of the most recommended viewpoints in Torres del Paine National Park.
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discoverPunta Arenas, the regional and provincial capital, is the gateway to Chilean Patagoni...
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discoverChilean Antarctica, part of the white continent, is one of the coldest places in the ...
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discoverCabo de Hornos National Park: Located in the Chilean Magellan and Antarctic Region.
discoverWithin the parks, reserves and monuments it is important to always follow the instructions of the park rangers inside the protected wild areas. Do not light a fire or leave the enabled and demarcated trails.
In an emergency case, to contact Chilean police (Carabineros de Chile) you must dial 133 from every fixed phone and/or mobile phone.
Before your trip, you must have in mind the clothing that you’re going to pack because Patagonia is very cold and extremely windy, warm clothes are fundamental.
You must bring a heavy jacket (hopefully with newborn lamb skin), waterproof pants, wool caps, a fleece and thermal gloves, windbreaker, trekking shoes, comfortable shoes for resting, boots, sunglasses and sunscreen. Do not forget t-shirts and lightweight shoes for sunny days, the best thing you can do is to wear layers of clothing.
In Magallanes province, kayaking in the waters of the mythical Strait of Magellan.
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