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Monte Balmaceda Glacier

This picture shows how much the glacier is receding.

Chilean Patagonia

Guide to Southern Chile with events sports tourist information accommodations transportation and more.

Estancia de los Rios

Excellent fly fishing opportunities from this lodge in Patagonia.

Jumping Chile

Experts or novices will enjoy the classes and the fly fishing for rainbow or brown trout by the day or several days/several rivers.

Map of Punta Arenas

From www.multimap.com

Map

Courtesy of Lonely Planet.

Mare Australis Cruising

From the Chilean city of Punta Arenas, between October and April, you can explore the farthest and most virgin region of the world on board an unforgettable cruising expedition.

Mountaineering and Climbing in Chile

Information about climbing in Chile from north to south.

National Parks Reserves and other Attractions

From GORP a look at some of Chile's treasures.

Patagonia Tours

Patagonia Tierra del Fuego or Torres del Paine.

Principle Cities of the 12th Region

Maps photos and mileage info.

Serrano Glacier

Serrano Glacier empties into Lago Serrano where intrepid kayakers get up close and personal.

Southland Rent a Car

4x4WD vehicles and pickups plus specialized, local knowledge from this Magallenes firm.

Torres del Paine National Park

These color pictures only hint at the grandeur of the granite peaks and wild scenery.

Views of Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas is the main seaport for the region of Magallanes. A duty free port, it is a busy center for fishing, commerce, Antarctic research, wool, oil and tourism.

Volcanoes & Glaciers of Chile

Photographic Recce Trip - with Bob Moore FRPS.

Whalesound

"With the support of Corfo and the Universidad de Magallanes, we discovered the area of Carlos III Island and Whale Sound, in the Strait of Magellan - Chilean Patagonia, a feeding site for humback whales... Chile’s first Marine Park was created and named Francisco Coloane. Its goal is to share with tourists the experience of navigation, nature and scientific research."
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