reserva nacional magallanes

We took this tour just in case the weather was bad at other locations and we couldn't dock. It was an interesting trip. You take a ferry from Punta Arenas to Magdalena island where the fun begins. The ferry is a slow ride, about 1.5 hours each way. You can take an open fast boat but you run the risk of getting wet as you are outside and subject to wave splashes. The slow ferry "is slow" but it gets you there. Arriving at the island it pulls right up on the beach for disembarking. As soon as you are on land you are met by penguins everywhere. The whole island is covered with penguins along with sea gulls. They co habitat with each other and no problems between the two. There are penguins on the beach, in the water, walking across the path and all over the island. They are very friendly and will come up to you and check you out. You have to stay on a path which is marked by a rope. You can walk up the path to the top of the island where the lighthouse is located. It is not operative, but a warden stays there during the breeding season of the penguins, They like for you to walk slow so they can check you out! Also, you need to be careful where you place you foot, even on the path, as these penguins dig burrows in the dirt for laying eggs and their chicks are also in there. The burrows collapse easily and can be harmful. It is a noisy island, especially with all of the "residents" speaking at one time. The tour on the island was about 1.5 hours long, and was enough time to take photos and explore the island. We boarded the ferry for the "slow ride" back, but we were furnished a sack lunch for the journey. The view of Punta Arenas from the water is very good as you approach the port.Be sure to dress warm, layers, and be prepared for rain and wind. We were fortunate, even though we did all the layering it was sunny, warm and no wind. Better safe than sorry! Our guide said we brought good weather as it had been raining for 10 before our arrival. Don't miss this jewel.

Easy to find and hike forest preserve with very few visitors! My family of 4 took a taxi from the ship port for about $10 each way to the reserve and then hiked on our own in the reserve. No entrance fee--but very helpful park rangers who got us to the pathway and gave us a map. The hike was like a fairy tale forest and beautiful. Very windy and cold at the top so wear layers! good signage in park and wonderful day trip from our cruise ship

Here's how to get there, cause it's tricky to find info on. From the city, head west up Independencia. It's around 7kms from the water. Keep going up the hill, the road will become unsealed (good condition dirt) - keep going. Stay on the main road and after around 5.5k from town, look for the sign which will lead you to the right. Then, just follow to the entrance where you'll see the park rangers' office. They will give you a map and advice. We are terrible Spanish speakers, but could use hand signals to get through. I think entry is 1500 pesos (according to a sign), but for some reason we didn't pay. It looks like you used to be able to camp there, but I don't think you can there anymore. We were asked how long we had, and sent on an approx 2 hour (easy) walk to a view (mirador) which had a 'Z' in it. Walk was easy to follow, and lovely - out of the wind with all the trees too!There were mountain bike tyre tracks on the tracks, so some must bike it. But, the trail we were on had steps, and was too steep for a biking slob like me.Nice way to spend some time.

This is a very good place to do some light to moderate trekking while in Punta Arenas. The park is near town (you can reach it by car, a short taxi drive or bike, if you can manage a strong up-slope on the way to the park made up for by a downhill on the way back to town). Most of the paths are very well signalled and merge with paths off the reserve, if you want to hike longer. Wonderful views in the woods and from the hilltops.

This is the main fresh water source for Punta Arenas. The beautiful landscape give birth to a wide range of vegetation such as the forest with the northofagus family.The reservation has picnic and camping areas with sheds, toilets and showers with hot water. There are over 37 mi of paths. The reservation has also information centre.

Segundo año que vengo a esta Reserva Forestal, los caminos siguen siendo tan hermosos, llenos de vida y paz. No hay nada mejor que llegar al mirador Zapador Austral, porque de ahí se puede ver toda Punta Arenas y las grandes extensiones de la Reserva, a paso tranquilo se puede llegar en 1 hora y media.Volvería siempre.

Destaca dentro de las atracciones de la ciudad, es un lugar hermoso, los senderos no son complejos, se aprecia una vista maravillosa de todo el estrecho magallanes y de la ciudad. Vale la pena totalmente!

La reserva nacional Magallanes, también conocido como el parque japones, es un amplio pulmón verde en el cual podrán realizar enormes caminatas por los senderos del lugar. Excelente para capturar hermosas fotografías. También este lugar esta a metros del centro club andino en el cual podrán esquiar, tomar un café, etc.

Como usuario regular, siempre hemos tenido una excelente relación con personal y administración de la Reserva Magallanes, con quienes se pudo gestionar la habilitación de un circuito para la práctica de Ciclismo de Montaña; ya que el parque presenta condiciones ideales para esta actividad que disfrutamos en gran número, siendo una de las pocas prácticas deportivas que es posible realizar en el exterior en esta agreste región.Por encontrarse el trazado dentro de bosque nativo, es posible practicar el ciclismo durante los recurrentes días en los que hay condiciones de fuertes vientos, pues las características naturales permiten mantenerse muy protegido y seguro.Sin embargo, a contar de la nueva administración se ha PROHIBIDO la entrada de ciclistas, sin presentar motivos razonables, sino que se trata de una decisión arbitraria que tan sólo merma los espacios disponibles para quienes disfrutamos de la actividad física al aire libre.Es de esperar que este mensaje sea considerado por quienes toman decisiones que afectan y perjudican a gran cantidad de personas que cada día vemos cómo se reducen los espacios para realizar las actividades que promueven el deporte, la salud y la buena vida en familia.

Sinceramente si te gusta caminar y hacer sendero esto es algo que tienes que hacer clickMuy linda y variadas rutas de trekking

Beleza de parque e impossível de conhecer boa parte em um só dia. Caminhar pelas trilhas é uma boa opção para entrar em contato com a natureza do lugar só que bem agasalhado porque mesmo no verão faz muito frio

Puedes realizar diversos trekking, ya que existen senderos delimitados y de dificultad baja. Lugar recomendable para quienes disfrutan de caminar y de la naturaleza.

Se ofrecen caminatas e ingreso para discapacitados, deberia contar con mayor informacion en el instructivo, el mapa esta mas trazado, sin mayor informacion de los lugares a los cuales se va llegando, solo con marcas en el bosque azul y rojo, sin indicar a donde lleva el color azul. aparte de todo eso es un buen reciento, bien cuidado y limpio.

É indispensável. O clima daquela região propicia vegetação unica e em nenhum outro lugar do mundo encontrado, sendo a reserva excelente para conhecer de perto essa maravilha.

es un lugar precioso para caminar apreciar disfrutar... hay que ir abrigado si eso no hay que olvidar.... es un lugar precioso