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Fuerte Bulnes

Military fort built in 1843 to protect Chilean sovereignty over the strait.

Hours: Wed-Sun 10:00-17:00
Price: Foreigners 2000 pesos, Chileans 8000 pesos, 50% discount for children

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Puerto del Hambre
The ruins of Ciudad del Rey Felipe, the first Spanish attempt to colonize the region in 1584. It ended by the death of all 200 inhabitants and the name of the place now translates to "Port of Hunger".
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Mouth of Río San Juan
Here's a protected area for ruddy-headed geese (Chloephaga rubidiceps) gathering here during their breeding season.
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Centro Geográfico de Chile
The geographical center of Chile, as it's the mid-point between the northernmost point of Chile and the South Pole which the claimed Chilean Antarctic Territory reaches.
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Monte Tarn
At 834 m ASL Monte Tarn is one of the highest mountains in the region, and from the summit there are spectacular views of the landscape with the islands. It was visited by Charles Darwin in 1834. The climb will take about four hours.