Porvenir - Tierra del Fuego
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Porvenir, is a commune of Chile, located in the Province of Tierra del Fuego, Magellan Region and Antarctica. Founded in 1894, it stands out for its tourist and urban attractions as the capital of Tierra del Fuego. Located just 40 kilometers from Punta Arenas, it offers varied features that reflect an interesting cultural and architectural heritage.
Weather
Temperatures in the warm months have monthly averages of 11.7ºC and 10.6ºC, and in the cold season, the averages do not exceed 2.5ºC. Precipitation occurs all year round.
When to go: All year.
When to go: All year.
How to get
Santiago / Punta Arenas: by air.
Punta Arenas / Cruce Primera Angostura: By road 170 kilometers from the regional capital.
Cruce Primera Angostura / Porvenir: By road via Route 9 North. At kilometer 47 follow Route CH 225. Then take the route to Porvenir.
Tres Puentes / Provenir: waterway through Strait of Magellan!
Punta Arenas / Porvenir: by air.
Punta Arenas / Cruce Primera Angostura: By road 170 kilometers from the regional capital.
Cruce Primera Angostura / Porvenir: By road via Route 9 North. At kilometer 47 follow Route CH 225. Then take the route to Porvenir.
Tres Puentes / Provenir: waterway through Strait of Magellan!
Punta Arenas / Porvenir: by air.
Main tourist points
In the Municipal Building Museum you can find archaeological remains, cinematic records from the early twentieth century, and traces of the gold rush, episode of national history. The commune of Porvenir, is rich in History and Architectural Heritage, formed by the pioneers that over a hundred years populated this land.
It is located on the edge of the Laguna de los Cisnes Natural Monument, near which you will find the Green and Desired Ponds. In the center of the island of Tierra del Fuego is Lago Branco, excellent for fishing.
It is located on the edge of the Laguna de los Cisnes Natural Monument, near which you will find the Green and Desired Ponds. In the center of the island of Tierra del Fuego is Lago Branco, excellent for fishing.
What to do
Resort tourism, along with sport fishing, are activities that are practiced all over the island, but on Lake Branco most of this activity is developed, as the amount of salmon and trout attracts fans when the fishing season begins. .
Porvenir has an incredible panoramic view, formed by glaciers and blizzards that descend from the mountains to the different fjords and canals.
Walking the city streets and searching for its most significant points is for many the best tour this city offers. Its picturesque streets that fall into the sea or in the canals, its pruned trees draw attention at first sight and the tranquility with which the hours pass make this place a wonderful city.
Porvenir has an incredible panoramic view, formed by glaciers and blizzards that descend from the mountains to the different fjords and canals.
Walking the city streets and searching for its most significant points is for many the best tour this city offers. Its picturesque streets that fall into the sea or in the canals, its pruned trees draw attention at first sight and the tranquility with which the hours pass make this place a wonderful city.
Security
Chile is a relatively safe country, but the usual preventive and precautionary measures advised by tourists should be adopted.
Emergency numbers
- There is no national emergency number. Each service has its own:
- Ambulances: 131
- Firefighters: 132
- Police (“Carabineros”): 133
- Police Investigations: 134
Emergency numbers
- There is no national emergency number. Each service has its own:
- Ambulances: 131
- Firefighters: 132
- Police (“Carabineros”): 133
- Police Investigations: 134
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