"OTWAY SOUND / SENO OTWAY" Punta Arenas Things to Do Tip by swesn

About 70km north of Punta Arenas, there is a colony of Magellanic penguins at Otway Sound. From November to March, which is summer, visitors are allowed. December or January is the time the baby penguins are beginning to fledge, a wonderful sight.

There are boardwalks, fences and bird-hides to allow visitors to observe the penguins, without disturbing them. Still, one can get quite close to them.

Be forewarned that the wind is terribly terribly STRONG and FREEZING COLD. Bring a really good wind-proof jacket and wear your woollies!

The cheapest way to get there is to take a minivan (3500 Ch Pesos) from a travel agency located within the first block from the Plaza along Calle Pedro Montt. Minivans depart in the late afternoon.

Entrance to reserve is 2500 Ch Pesos.