Fort Bulnes Tours

Chile’s southern frontier: tours visit Fuerte Bulnes, the reconstructed 1843 fort on a windswept headland where Chile claimed the Strait of Magellan. History with sweeping views.

3 tour · prices per person, book with partner

Fort Bulnes in Punta Arenas — FAQ

What is Fort Bulnes?
A reconstructed wooden fort south of Punta Arenas, built in 1843 to secure Chilean control of the strait.
How far is it from Punta Arenas?
About an hour south, often combined with the Nao Victoria museum.
What can you see there?
The reconstructed fort, the strait’s wild shore and interpretive exhibits on early settlement.