Point Arena, Port city in Magallanes Region, Chile
Punta Arenas extends along the northern shore of the Strait of Magellan, featuring a grid pattern of streets lined with colorful buildings against mountain backdrops.
The Chilean government established Punta Arenas as a penal colony in 1848 to maintain control over the Strait of Magellan shipping routes.
European immigrants, particularly from Croatia, Germany, and Spain, shaped the architectural style of mansions and buildings throughout the city center.
The city functions as a primary departure point for Antarctic expeditions, with regular flights and maritime connections to research stations on the continent.
The cemetery of Punta Arenas contains elaborate mausoleums of wool industry pioneers, reflecting the region's economic transformation through sheep farming.
Location: Mendocino County
Inception: July 11, 1908
Elevation above the sea: 36 m
Website: http://pointarena.ca.gov
Website: http://pointarena.ca.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.90889,-123.69306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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