Timeline
09:30
Grab a hot chocolate or coffee at La Chocolatta. This cozy, grandma-style café is usually full, so arriving early ensures you get a seat and enjoy the home-made treats before the lunch rush.
10:10
Walk 10 minutes from the Plaza de Armas area up to Cerro de la Cruz. This viewpoint offers a panoramic view of the city. The short climb is easy and rewards you with clear sightlines over Punta Arenas.
10:30
Humedal Urbano Laguna Pudeto – Cerro de la Cruz
Continue 8 minutes NNW from the summit to Humedal Urbano Laguna Pudeto. This protected wetland is home to over 40 species of birds, including Chilean flamingos and coscoroba swans. It is a quiet, natural contrast to the urban views.
Local tip
La Chocolatta is small and popular. If it is crowded, try ordering at the counter and taking your drink to a nearby bench in the Plaza de Armas before heading up the hill.
Check before you go
- La Chocolatta has no listed opening hours, but as a café it is generally open in the morning. Check locally for any sudden closures.
- Cerro de la Cruz is an outdoor viewpoint with no specific opening hours, accessible day or night.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Punta Arenas (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).