Tourist Attractions & Monuments en Patagonie

Built at the beginning of the th century, the Punta Arenas Cathedral is romantic style, with naves separated by terrazzo columns. It is one of the two salesian churches of the city. In the lateral chapel lies the remains of the missionary Jose Fagnano. The original church, entirely in wood, was completely destroyed by fire in 1892, four months after its inauguration. Nine years later, a new church was built, brick this time. It was the first building in the city to have been built with this type of material.

In former chalet Pujol dating back to the beginning of the last century (1917). Pleasant visit and panoramic view of the Gulf from the floor. A fairly modern expo with a giant squid of suspended marine mammal skeletons. You can take your children there.

This museum exhibits an interesting series of objects and photos related to Aboriginal culture. It is named after an Austrian anthropologist who worked with the Yamanas, Kawesqar and Selk'nam, three tribes living in Tierra del Fuego between 1918 and 1924. He is one of the few Westerners to have been introduced to the initiation rites of these now extinct peoples. The photographs are sublime and moving, true testimonies of an era that is now over.

Whales Argentina is a whale-watching tour operator based in Puerto Pirámides. They offer travelers the chance to enjoy a unique experience admiring majestic southern right whales from a boat in the Patagonian Sea. The scenery offered by the Patagonian coast adds a special value to this whale encounter. Their aim is to share with visitors the spirit and emotions that this generous expression of nature awakens in human beings of all ages. The Whales Argentina website provides useful information about the whale-watching experience on Peninsula Valdés, going beyond their essential service. Schedules are subject to change, so check before you go. Embarking to see whales and their calves in the freedom and vastness of Atlantic Patagonia is an exciting travel adventure and a communion with nature.

Hydrosport specializes in organizing whale-watching excursions in this region. With over 50 years' experience, they offer high-quality nautical services and hospitality. Their semi-rigid boat, the largest in Argentina, allows visitors to enjoy unique views of the whales while guaranteeing comfort and safety. Excursions last around an hour and a half and are guided by a professional team who ensure safe sailing in the Gulf Nuevo. Puerto Pirámides has been declared a World Heritage Site and is renowned for its whale-watching activities.

To get there, win the aéroclub and you will end up on Ruta 258 in the north. Accounts about 1 hour 30 min to travel 10 km. Spring and autumn are the best seasons, when colours are the most intoxicating. The area of chakras will be crossed (lupins, fruits, organic vegetables, flowers, breeding, etc.).