Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile: Visit a penguin colony; things to do

Visit a penguin colony near Punta Arenas, Chile

Seno Otway penguin colony near Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile

●at Seno Otway  

43 mi. NE.  This colony of Magellan Penguins (also know as Jackass penguins) has approximately 3,000 members.  Reached via dirt roads, it is accessible only from September to March, and is best November through February. 

●at Isla Magdalena  

20 mi. NW.  The Magellan Penguins here are more timid, but there are more than 120,000 of them.  Reached via ferry, it is a pleasant half-day afternoon excursion. 



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