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The entrance to Fuerte Bulnes, a Chilean fort located by the Strait of Magellan, 62 km (38 mi) south of Punta Arenas. The fort was originally built in 1843 to encourage colonization in Southern Chile, protect the Strait of Magellan, and ward off claims by other nations. Harsh weather prevented large-scale settlement, and after the government founded Punta Arenas to the north in 1848, the fort was abandoned and burned. Between 1941 and 1943, it was reconstructed and in 1968 became a national monument.
Cape Horn, named after a city in the Netherlands, is the southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in southern Chile. It is frequently referred to as "the sailors' graveyard" because the waters in the area are particularly hazardous due to strong winds, large waves, strong currents, and icebergs.
Monument in Punta Arenas, Chile, to Ferdinand Magellan, the first explorer to circumnavigate the world. Overcoming storms and mutinies, the Portuguese expedition (1519-22) crossed the Strait of Magellan (named after the navigator) to become the first explorers to cross from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
A view of the monument in Punta Arenas, Chile, to Ferdinand Magellan, the first explorer to circumnavigate the world. Overcoming storms and mutinies, the Portuguese expedition (1519-22) crossed the Strait of Magellan (named after the navigator) to become the first explorers to cross from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
An overlook and sculpture along the walking trail above the business center in Santiago, Chile, provides an expansive view. At over 300 m (980 ft), Torre Costanera, shown in the background, is one of the tallest buildings in the southern hemisphere.
Torre Costanera is one of the largest buildings in the southern hemisphere. The Metropolitan Park provides a nice view of the gondolas and the business center of Santiago, Chile.
The Palacio de la Moneda (Palace of the Mint) in Santiago is the seat of Chile's president. It served as a mint house (a facility that manufactures coins for currency) from 1814 to 1929 before being converted to a presidential residence.
A view from the bottom of the stairs leading up to the Immaculate Conception Shrine on San Cristobal Hill in Santiago, Chile.
The statue of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary sits on San Cristobal Hill in the Metropolitan Park, overlooking the city of Santiago, Chile. The park includes miles of walking trails, a gondola, and other attractions and is popular with locals on the weekends.
Finished in 1872, Mercado Central de Santiago (Santiago Central Market) in Chile's capital city is an ornate, cast-iron structure that is a mixture of Neoclassical and Renaissance architectural styles. A statue of a woman carrying water is in the center of the market, which is known for its variety of fresh seafood.
Mercado Central in Santiago, Chile, is well-known for the array of fresh seafood it has on offer. The market is popular with tourists and has a number of restaurants.
Easter Island (Rapa Nui) as seen from offshore. Image courtesy NOAA / Elizabeth Crapo.
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