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- South America
- Chile
- Chilean Patagonia
- Magdalena Island Penguin Reserve
Magdalena Island Penguin Reserve
A paradise for birdwatchers, Magdalena Island Penguin Reserve is
located 21.7 miles (35km) south of Punta Arenas. Magdalena Island
is a natural bird sanctuary, and is home to more than 100,000
birds, including 95 percent of the world's population of Magellanic
Penguins as well as cormorants and seagulls. Because it is a
sanctuary, the only facilities on Magdalena Island are for
scientific research and not tourism. Guided tours are available to
see the penguins in their natural habitat, and the lighthouse at
the Environmental Interpretation Centre provides stunning panoramic
views of the region. There are ferries available from Puntas
Arenas, which take approximately two hours each way and provide
snacks and coffee.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Spanish.
Money
The local currency is the Chilean Peso (CLP), which is divided
into 100 centavos. Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and to a lesser
extent, American Express, are accepted in most large shops and
hotels. Travellers cheques, particularly in US Dollars, are welcome
in major towns, where there are banks and
cambiosoffering currency exchange services. ATMs are
widely available.
Time
Mainland is GMT -4 (GMT -3 from October to March). Easter
Island is GMT -6 (GMT -5 from October to March).