In article <450f994d@news.vo.lu>, WAS writes
>Nothing in Punta Arenas?? And what about the pinguins, Fuerte Bulnes, the
>remarquable cemetery...?
The penguins is the only 'sight' as such I would count in or _around_,
as is this case, Punta Arenas, but look below how many more lines you
spent on Puerto Natales :-)
>
>Being in Puerto Natales I strongly suggest to spend at least one day for a
>visit in the Parque Nacional Torres del Paine.
>
>The best way is to rent a car and drive to Puerto Natales. From Punta
>Arenas you can take the (dirt) road to Rio Verde with beautifull views on
>the Isla Riesco (There's even a good hosteria in Rio Verde) and join into
>the main road in Villa Tehuelches. In Puerto Natales don't miss the
>excursion on the Balmaceda Glacier and a visit to the Milodon cave. By the
>way, the Hotel Costa Australis worked out to be a good choice.
>
And, as I said, he can also drive across to Calafate.
>Enjoy your trip - WAS
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