Early
We will leave from our hotel to begin our adventure today.
We will drive for about 52 kilometers towards the South, to reach the Park
Strait of Magellan National "Fuerte Bulnes", built in 1843 during the
government of Manuel
Bulnes, this was the first
Chilean settlement of the territory and gave rise to the founding of Punta Arenas Punta Arenas.
The route begins
bordering the mythical Strait of Magellan,
where it is possible to see a large number of birds
marine species such as oystercatchers, wild geese, several species of ducks, and the
most famous in Patagonia the cormorants,
and if we are a little lucky maybe, dolphins and sea lions.
Upon arriving at the Park,
Located in the highest part we will find the Museum
which houses a modern multimedia exhibition that through art and science
explains the processes of formation of the territory, the ways of life that
they inhabit and the history of human presence in this part of the world. Account
with a large terrace where you can appreciate the immensity of the Strait and see Puerto del Hambre, a historical monument,
Then
having been abandoned for many years, the Fuerte Bulnes was
rebuilt between 1941 and 1943, and has been for years a«must see» for the inhabitants of the Strait of Magellan. Originally founded in 1843, it was the first
Chilean settlement of the territory and gave rise to the founding of the city of
Punta Arenas 5 years later. Currently it is a National Historical Monument.
We will also find
in this Park theWind Forest Trail.
This trail begins at the O`Higgins Lighthouse
(located behind Fort Bulnes) and crosses a forest
of Coihues de Magallanesthat grows perpendicularly due to the force
of the prevailing wind. The path leads to the Mirador del Estrecho, from where you can see the passage of
boats, birds, dolphins and whales.
Another of the trails
What we can find in the Park is the Trail
de la Costa, this runs through the forests and rocks around the Fort a
through three strategically located viewpoints that allow views
unrivaled views of the surrounding landscape.
And finally
we will find the Port of Hunger, The King Don Felipe City, was founded in 1584
by Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa on behalf of the Spanish crown in order to take
possession and colonization of the Strait of Magellan.
This experience in
Fuerte Bulnes is a unique opportunity
to learn about the history and importance of this place in exploration and
colonization of the extreme south of Chile. Furthermore, it allows us to enjoy the
beautiful coastal views and learn about the region`s rich cultural heritage
of Magellan and Chilean Antarctica.