Costanera del Estrecho
Avenida Costanera del Estrecho
A waterfront promenade along the Strait of Magellan, with a large 'PUNTA ARENAS' letter sign, an old pier with cormorant-covered pilings, and a good spot to watch the sunset over the strait.
The Costanera del Estrecho runs for several kilometers along the Strait of Magellan. The stretch through the city center has walking paths, bike lanes, and large colorful 'PUNTA ARENAS' letters. Cormorants often perch on the pilings of the old pier, and sculptures along the shore commemorate immigrants and seafarers. Heading south, you can reach the wreck of the 19th-century sailing ship Lord Lansdowne, which ran aground on the shore. Summer sunsets are very late, so an evening stroll lets you enjoy the afterglow over the strait and the passing ships. The wind is extremely strong, so dress warmly.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Magallanes Regional Museum (Braun-Menéndez Palace)
- Plaza Muñoz Gamero & Magellan Monument
- Palacio Sara Braun
- Salesian Museum Maggiorino Borgatello
- Cerro de la Cruz Viewpoint
- Sara Braun Municipal Cemetery
- Monumento al Ovejero
- Museo del Recuerdo