Magdalena Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Magdalena Island
Magdalena Island
Typically the last tour to the island is by mid-March, therefore, plan your visit accordingly. In February the penguin colony is the largest as it is their mating season.
It's crazy to walk around this many (or any) penguins! They are adorable! Smelly and noisy beyond belief! Don't miss the opportunity if you get it
The babies were just a month or two old
Tribal house

Tribal house

2 out of 5
Pje. Ramón Vera Torres Punta Arenas Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena
The price is 2.924.212 ₫ per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
2.924.212 ₫
2.924.212 ₫ total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this B&B in Punta Arenas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Nao Victoria Museum and Instituto de la Patagonia are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Lovely hosts. Clean and close to the airport.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Tribal house
Cabañas Cerro Las Piedras

Cabañas Cerro Las Piedras

2.5 out of 5
Km 10.5, Ruta 9 Norte, Parcela 17 Punta Arenas
Stay at this cabin in Punta Arenas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Nao Victoria Museum and Instituto de la Patagonia ...
The cabanas sit in a quiet location with views of Strait of Magellan. Hosts are very nice.

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2019

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Cabañas Cerro Las Piedras
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Cabañas Cerro Las Piedras

Cabañas Cerro Las Piedras

2.5 out of 5
Km 10.5, Ruta 9 Norte, Parcela 17 Punta Arenas
Stay at this cabin in Punta Arenas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Nao Victoria Museum and Instituto de la Patagonia ...
The cabanas sit in a quiet location with views of Strait of Magellan. Hosts are very nice.

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2019

Cabañas Cerro Las Piedras
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Typically the last tour to the island is by mid-March, therefore, plan your visit accordingly. In February the penguin colony is the largest as it is their mating season.

Los Pinguinos Natural Monument

Explore the great outdoors at Los Pinguinos Natural Monument, a lovely green space in Punta Arenas. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Los Pinguinos Natural Monument
Aerial Drone Fly Above City of Punta Arenas Chile, Panoramic Cityscape in Summer Clear Sky, Ocean, Beautiful Port Town in Patagonia

Port of Punta Arenas

Explore the waterfront in Punta Arenas with a trip to Port of Punta Arenas. Discover the area's museums and spas.

Port of Punta Arenas
Palacio Sara Braun featuring heritage elements

Palacio Sara Braun

You can learn about the history of Punta Arenas with a visit to Palacio Sara Braun. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Palacio Sara Braun
Plaza Munoz Gamero which includes a statue or sculpture and a park

Plaza Munoz Gamero

Learn about the local history of Punta Arenas when you spend time at Plaza Munoz Gamero. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Plaza Munoz Gamero
Punta Arenas Cemetery showing a garden and religious aspects

Punta Arenas Cemetery

Learn about the local history of Punta Arenas when you spend time at Punta Arenas Cemetery. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.

Punta Arenas Cemetery
Mirador Cerro de la Cruz, Punta Arenas, Chile

Cerro la Cruz Viewpoint

You can find out about the history of Punta Arenas with a trip to Cerro la Cruz Viewpoint. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.

Cerro la Cruz Viewpoint

Cities near Magdalena Island

Punta Arenas showing a city and a coastal town

Punta Arenas