Arrived in Punta Arenas (Sandy Point) to beautiful weather – we have been so lucky while it is cold it has been fine every day so far.
Punta Arenas on the shores of the Straits of Magellan, was settled by the Chilean government in 1843, and was originally a penal colony. The area prospered as it was an important refuelling and supply station for ships passing between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, a major trade route before the construction of the Panama Canal.
The introduction of sheep brought great wealth to the area which is displayed in some of the large homes which have now been converted to museums.
Punta Arenas on the shores of the Straits of Magellan, was settled by the Chilean government in 1843, and was originally a penal colony. The area prospered as it was an important refuelling and supply station for ships passing between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, a major trade route before the construction of the Panama Canal.
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