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Paseo Costanera
Best time to visit
Clear weather from October to April, when the sun drops low over the water, offers the best light for photos. Come about an hour before sunset to see both the mists over the fjord and the colorful evening shades.
Budget tips
Entry to the alley is free all year, with no ticket or pass. Bring your own snack and a thermos from a local shop, and the view of the fjord replaces any expensive restaurant with a view.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Families with children, Peaceful walkers, Travelers on a modest budget
Plan your visit
45-90 minutes
About
Quick facts: About 1.8 kilometers long, the wooden promenade stretches along the edge of the fjord from the city center to the pier. The water has a milky-turquoise tint because of glacial silt, and on clear days the white ridges of the Paine massif can be seen from here, lying over a hundred kilometers away.
Highlights: On clear days from here you can see the ridges of the Paine massif, which lies over a hundred kilometers away, and the quiet water reflects them like a mirror. At sunset the fjord turns dark pink and golden, when the promenade is nearly empty and only the sound of water and a distant wind remain.
Insider tips
- Dress windproof, with warm layers and a hat, because the wind from the fjord hits without warning even on a clear day.
- For a dramatic photo, stand on the bridge at the harbor, from which the whole ridge opens up over the water.
- Discover the metal sculptures along the alley, each of which tells a local legend about sailors and whales.
- Skip the midday time, when the path is most crowded, and come early in the morning or an hour before sunset to stay almost alone.
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