Live an unforgettable journey through the Chilean Antarctic. With an area of 1,250,000 km2, it is one of the coldest places in the world, as the average annual temperature is nearly 7° and the precipitation averages 347 millimeters per year.
Among its main attractions are the Unión Glacier, King George Island, the South Shetland Islands, the O’Higgins Base, and the Fildes Peninsula, among many others.
The Eduardo Frei Montalva Base is added, the main Chilean scientific station in the area. Their tourist expeditions include Villa Las Estrellas, the Chinese Base, and expeditions for wildlife viewing, which includes elephant seals, penguins, and Weddell seals.
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To reach Chilean Antarctica by air, you must first arrive at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in the capital of Chile, and then take a local flight to the city of Punta Arenas.
From there, flights depart to the Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva Base, located on King George Island.
There are no available routes to reach Antarctica by land. However, from Punta Arenas there are cruise options that sail through the Strait of Magellan, offering an unforgettable experience before reaching Antarctic shores.
To visit a place as remote as Antarctica, it is essential to ensure that you have travel insurance that covers emergencies in remote areas, in addition to having the appropriate equipment and clothing for extreme cold.
