Trekking In Magallanes Reserve

This half-day excursion allows you to explore Magallanes National Reserve, a forested protected area with a variety of trails suitable for trekking and mountain biking.
The reserve is located just 8 km (5 miles) west of the city of Punta Arenas and covers an area of 20,878 hectares. Within the reserve is the De las Minas River, where coal was discovered—the main reason Governor José de los Santos Mardones moved the Fuerte Bulnes colony in 1848 to the area of Sandy Point, now Punta Arenas.
The reserve offers different trail options, each varying in difficulty and distance from 3 to 8 km (2 to 5 miles), with durations ranging from 30 minutes up to 2 hours. All trails pass through the magnificent Patagonian forest and offer spectacular views of the city of Punta Arenas and a panoramic view of the De las Minas River valley on its way to the Strait of Magellan.
During the hike, you can observe various plant species such as romerillo, zarzaparrilla (sarsaparilla), devil’s strawberry, calafate, murtilla, notro, leñadura, michay, and forests of coigüe and lenga trees. Among the bird species you may spot are owls (chunchos), rayaditos, chercanes, cachañas, chincoles, cometocinos, thrushes (zorzales), and tiuques.
 
[PRIVATE EXCURSION]
Season: Available year-round. Check during the low season for weather conditions.
Maximum capacity: Upon request
Minimum capacity: 01
Languages: Spanish, English, French, German
Transportation: Upon request.
Physical fitness requirements: Hike on uneven terrain, usually with wind.
Restrooms: At the reserve entrance.