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nearby national parks, go kayaking in the Tenglo Canal, or take a day trip to Chiloe island, famous for its myths and legends.

Finally, at the very tip of Chile you arrive in Punto Arenas, one of the southernmost cities in the world. Located on the Brunswick Peninsula in the Strait of Magellan, about 881 miles (1418 km) from the coast of Antarctica, it is the capital of Chile's Magallanes y Antarctica Region. The name Punto Arenas in Spanish, literally means "Sandy Point".

Here you can ski, go trekking in the Torres del Paine national park or visit the penguin colony "Seno Otway" just north of Punto Arenas, where every spring hundreds of Magellanic Penguins return to their place of birth to breed. Whale watching is available at the Rey Jorge Island Natural Sea Park, while those who prefer to observe different species of native animals and birds can take a trip to Fauna Patagonica "Estancia Lolita".

For the very adventurous, and those who wish to brave the cold, cruises are available that wind their way through the channels of Patagonia, crossing inlets and fjords, unveiling scenic wonders such as the Serrano Iceburg and the Darwin mountain range, which boasts a thick Magellan forest crowned by glaciers.

Whether your idea of fun is a leisurely bike ride through the park topped off by a wine-tasting tour and a good meal, or a six hour trek to the top of an active volcano, the adventure you are looking for is waiting for you in Chile.

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