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Magdalena Island

An island in the Strait of Magellan where tens of thousands of Magellanic penguins nest in summer, reached by ferry.

Time Needed
Half a day

Why Go

An island in the Strait of Magellan where tens of thousands of Magellanic penguins nest in summer, reached by ferry.

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Mountains · Hiking

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About 174 miles away

Patagonia's great park, with granite towers, glaciers, and the W Trek. Book refuges long ahead.

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Puerto Natales

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About 120 miles away

A windswept fjord-side town that is the gateway to Torres del Paine, with cozy cafés, gear shops and boat trips to glaciers.

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Los Lagos
About 738 miles away

A misty island of stilt houses and shingled UNESCO-listed wooden churches.

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