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Strait of Magellan
4.9
/5
39 reviews
5.2
>100 km from downtown
Address: Chile
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Cliff-filled landscape & sea views
Magellan's exploration history museum
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The Strait of Magellan connects the Atlantic Ocean in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west. It is 592 kilometers long from east to west and 3.3 to 33 kilometers wide from north to south. The strait is divided into two sections, east and west, by Cape Froeder in the middle. The western section of the strait is winding and narrow, with a width of 48 kilometers at the entrance and only 3.3 kilometers at the narrowest point. The water is deep, with the deepest point reaching 1,170 meters. The rocky shores on both sides are steep and towering. Every winter, huge glaciers hang on the rock walls, which is a spectacular sight. Whenever the ice collapses and falls into the sea, it will make a thunderous sound and threaten the navigation of ships.
The Strait of Magellan in Punta Arenas is the most famous shipping route in the world. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and can also overlook Antarctica. It is the most important waterway for cargo ships to travel to Africa and Europe from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, etc., and is of great significance to world shipping. Of course, the scenery here is also very charming. It not only has beautiful natural scenery, but also has a rich cultural history. It is worth a visit.
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