Best hotels in Punta Arenas

A city at the very bottom of South America, Punta Arenas has a fascinating history, represented throughout its plazas and museums. Breathing new life into a 1920s English-style home, La Yegua Loca (translated as the crazy mare!) has combined decades of influence into one elegant package, sunshine yellow walls and all. The hotel honours its heritage with the serving of recipes handed down by their grandmothers and naming each room after old-fashioned Chilean trades and traditions. When you're not sampling a tangy porto sour or admiring the views of the Magellan Strait, do a little exploring of Punta Arenas and delve into its historic highlights.

This elegant, historic building, dating back to the early 20th century, has been transformed into a comfortable hotel. With a commitment to the environment, it is ensured that no plastic is used in the rooms, the hotel utilizes recycled paper, and harnesses renewable energy. Guests are offered friendly service and a warm atmosphere. Additionally, guests have the option of enjoying the Punta Arenas Casino, located just 200 meters from the Hotel Isla Rey Jorge

The vessels provide a front-row seat to the breathtaking beauty of Patagonia, with large windows in every cabin. Enjoy the views from the comfort of your room or in the inviting lounges, all in an intimate and casual ambiance.

Explora's seven-day expedition traverses the Strait of Magellan, crosses vast pampas dotted with guanacos and sheep estancias, hikes through ancient lenga forests, and navigates glacier-lined fjords where leopard seals and black-browed albatrosses reign supreme. You'll visit Chile's only colony of king penguins, gain special access to the otherwise closed Yendegaia National Park, and stay with settler families who arrived decades ago to carve out a life in one of the planet's most remote inhabited places.