Private Punta Arenas Pioneers and Palacios City Tour

Travel through the history of Patagonia’s people, and learn the stories of struggle and success that changed Punta Arenas from a remote outpost into one of the most important cities of the 19th century. Feel the salt breeze ripple through ancient branches as you listen to the stories of the past, brought to life by your guides. Learn about the earliest peoples to call Patagonia home, and the many mysteries that surround their existence. Visit this open-air museum to see the tools and treasures of Punta Arenas’ early citizens. Learn about their struggle to survive on the landscape, and how, to this day, the untameable wilderness of Patagonia dictates the way of life here. Go of the beaten path to enjoy the varied architecture and nostalgic beauty of historic neighbourhoods in Punta Arenas. Learn the stories of the diverse people who have lived here and what they did to shape Patagonia’s identity.

Itinerary

1. Visit this open-air museum to see the tools and treasures of Punta Arenas’ early citizens. Learn about their struggle to survive on the landscape, and how, to this day, the untameable wilderness of Patagonia dictates the way of life here. (1h 0min) Admission included
2. Look behind the scenes into a slice of Patagonian culture with a visit to the historic Punta Arenas Municipal Cemetery. Pay respects to notable townspeople, and learn about the close relationship the living maintain with their dead. (30 min) Admission included
3. Go behind the scenes and into the home of Punta Arenas' first -and most powerful- female entrepreneur and her rags-to-riches husband. (30 min) Admission included
4. Go off the beaten path to enjoy the varied architecture and nostalgic beauty of historic neighborhoods in Punta Arenas. Learn the stories of the diverse people who have lived here and what they did to shape Patagonia’s identity. (30 min) Admission included
5. Visit Downtown Punta Arenas to meet the rich and famous characters whose Palacios ring the Plaza de Armas. (30 min)
6. Finish your tour at a little-known local gem to taste local foods and flavours, paired with a tasting selection of local wines, beers, or fresh juices. (1h 0min)