Puerto del Hambre
Puerto del Hambre — also known by its original name Ciudad del Rey Don Felipe — marks the site of the first European attempt to establish a permanent settlement on the north shore of the Strait of Magellan, in Chilean Patagonia. A monument near the site marks what is sometimes considered the geographical centre of Chile, given the country's Antarctic territorial claims extending to the South Pole. The site sits close to mountains and the strait's edge, with scenic viewpoints across the surrounding landscape, a short drive south of Punta Arenas.
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- Nearest water from center 3.6 km2.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.3 km3.3 mi
Nearest airports
Puerto del Hambre: quick answers
Where is Puerto del Hambre?
Puerto del Hambre is in Punta Arenas, Chile, about 49 km31 miles in a straight line from the city of Punta Arenas.
How do you get to Puerto del Hambre?
The nearest airport is Punta Arenas (PUQ), about 2 hr 18 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Puerto del Hambre?
The warmest month is January, averaging 8°C47°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 0°C32°F. The wettest month is January, with about 124 mm4.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Puerto del Hambre?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum and 2 cafés within 2 km of the centre.