Plaza de Armas Munoz Gamero (Munoz Gamero Square), Punta Arenas (must see)
Munoz Gamero Square is the historic and cultural heart of Punta Arenas. Framed by leafy trees and stately buildings, this charming plaza offers a relaxing place to stroll or sit and people-watch. It鈥檚 surrounded by notable landmarks, including elegant mansions from the late 19th and early 20th centuries鈥攔emnants of Punta Arenas鈥� boom during the wool and shipping era. The square is also a lively hub for local activity: street musicians, vendors selling souvenirs and alpaca garments, and visitors taking advantage of the free WiFi or enjoying the shade on a sunny day.
At the center of the square stands the Monument to Ferdinand Magellan, unveiled in 1920 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of his historic navigation of the strait that now bears his name. The bronze sculpture by Chilean artist Guillermo C贸rdova features Magellan standing atop a cannon, hat in hand, symbolizing his exploration. The base includes sculpted figures of a Patagonian Indigenous man and a young woman. The Indigenous figure has become the subject of a local legend: it is said that those who kiss the toe of the Patagonian statue will one day return to Punta Arenas鈥攁nd perhaps even enjoy a bit of good luck.
Declared a 鈥淭ypical Zone鈥� by Chile鈥檚 National Monuments Council in 1991, Munoz Gamero Square is more than a pretty park鈥攊t鈥檚 a gateway to the soul of the city.
At the center of the square stands the Monument to Ferdinand Magellan, unveiled in 1920 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of his historic navigation of the strait that now bears his name. The bronze sculpture by Chilean artist Guillermo C贸rdova features Magellan standing atop a cannon, hat in hand, symbolizing his exploration. The base includes sculpted figures of a Patagonian Indigenous man and a young woman. The Indigenous figure has become the subject of a local legend: it is said that those who kiss the toe of the Patagonian statue will one day return to Punta Arenas鈥攁nd perhaps even enjoy a bit of good luck.
Declared a 鈥淭ypical Zone鈥� by Chile鈥檚 National Monuments Council in 1991, Munoz Gamero Square is more than a pretty park鈥攊t鈥檚 a gateway to the soul of the city.
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Plaza de Armas Munoz Gamero (Munoz Gamero Square) on Map
Sight Name: Plaza de Armas Munoz Gamero (Munoz Gamero Square)
Sight Location: Punta Arenas, Chile (See walking tours in Punta Arenas)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Punta Arenas, Chile (See walking tours in Punta Arenas)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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From the dramatic peaks of the Andes Mountains to the penguin-filled shores of Magdalena Island, the landscapes surrounding Punta Arenas are nothing short of extraordinary. Set along the Strait of Magellan in southern Chile, the city is the world鈥檚 southernmost urban center of notable size鈥攁nd long a point of passage for those headed toward Antarctica. Long before shipping routes shifted to... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles