Punta Arenas Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Punta Arenas (Chile) or Punta Arenas accommodation?  Beautifully located on the Brunswick Peninsula, Punta Arenas is an attractive city on the on the Strait of Magellan in Chile. Several beautiful islands can be found in the area which provides adventurous tours and activities to visitors. These include the Sante Ines, Desolacion, Aracena and Wickham Islands. The intriguing past time of whale watching can be indulged in at the Rey Jorge Island Natural Sea Park.

Sevreal cultural points of interest can be found in the main town and include the Museo del Recuerdo with an impressive collection of old steam engines, horsecarts, cars and historic houses. The Regional Museum highlights the town’s history and boasts a part of the Braun-Menéndez Mansion. The Maggiorino Borgatello Museum and the Punta Arenas Cemetery from the 1800s are worth visiting. A fascinating site lies outside the town at Seno Otway where each spring, hundreds of Magellanic Penguins return to their breeding site. Places such as Torres del Paine National Park with its exciting trekking opportunities and Seno Skyring should be visited. The historic Puerto Hambre with its tragic story is also worth a stop.

The Estancia Lolita is a nice leisure spot for relaxing, bird watching or checking out the region’s fauna. Skiing is a major activity during the winter. You can take advantage of the Great Patagonia Tours and experience the magic of Chile and Argentina. Eating places such as La Luna, The Farmer and the Los Ciervos Restaurant provide a wonderful taste of Punta Arenas. The Club Madero in the town hosts several exciting parties and wild night time events. The Winter Carnival of Punta Arenas is the town’s main event which kicks off in July each year. Several colorful parades, mass gatherings, lighting events, music and dancing take place during the festival.

Accommodations in Punta Arenas include stylish two to five star hotels, budget hotels, bed and breakfasts, hostelries and a host of cheap boarding houses. The Hotel Carbo de Hornos is a splendid five star resort on a hill overlooking the sea and the town with many modern comforts. The Terra Sur and El Mercurio Hotels provide cheaper alternative to accommodations while the Apart Austral is a fine self catering facility. - Browse the Punta Arenas Map or compare Punta Arenas accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.