Place to visit
Palacio José Montes, Chile: what it is and when to go
Palacio José Montes is a building in Punta Arenas, Chile. Interests: History. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in June, 7 h 19. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Building in Punta Arenas, Chile · History
- Where
- Chile
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- PUQ Punta Arenas, 18 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -53.16324, -70.90882
What it is and where
Palacio José Montes is a building in Punta Arenas, Chile. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Punta Arenas, where this site lists 8 more places to see, 2.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -53.16324, -70.90882; the nearest main airport is President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ, Punta Arenas), 18 km as the crow flies. How to get around Chile (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Chile. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Palacio José Montes is October to April.
- JanBest time16:10
- FebBest time14:27
- MarBest time12:30
- AprBest time10:18
- MayPossible8:24
- JunPossible7:19
- JulPossible7:46
- AugPossible9:27
- SepPossible11:36
- OctBest time13:44
- NovBest time15:41
- DecBest time16:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in June, 7 h 19. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Chile in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Chile
To enter Chile there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book domestic flights and Torres del Paine places”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Chile checklist. Currency: Chilean peso (CLP); plugs: Type C and L · 220 V · 50 Hz (the Spanish two-pin plug usually works); emergencies: 133 police · 131 ambulance · 132 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sacred Heart Cathedral, Punta ArenasChurch in Punta Arenas, Chile103 m
- Regional museum of MagallanesHistoric house and museum in Punta Arenas, Chile224 m
- Museo Regional Salesiano Maggiorino BorgatelloMuseum954 m
- Bien Nacional Protegido Humedal Tres PuentesProtected area5.4 km
- Museo Nao VictoriaHistoric maritime museum in Punta Arenas, Chile6.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Chile guide.
More in Chile: History
- Rapa Nui National Park: Chilean national park, in Easter Island
- Sewell, Chile: company town in Chile
- Los Alerces National Park: national park of Argentina
- La Moneda Palace: seat of the president of the Republic of Chile
- Zapaleri: mountain in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile
- Monte Verde: archaeological site in Llanquihue Province, Chile
Every Chile place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Palacio José Montes?
It is a building in Punta Arenas, Chile. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Palacio José Montes?
October to April. In December there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in June, 7 h 19.
How do you get to Palacio José Montes?
The nearest main airport is President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ), 18 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Chile is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Chile map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sacred Heart Cathedral, Punta Arenas, Regional museum of Magallanes, Museo Regional Salesiano Maggiorino Borgatello. The rest is in the Chile guide.
Keep reading
- Punta Arenas8 places to see in and around Punta Arenas, Chile: Sacred Heart Cathedral, Punta Arenas, Magallanes National Reserve, Regional museum of Magallanes. Best time: October
- History175 places for history in Chile, from Rapa Nui National Park to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to April. Each with its own season by altitude and dayligh
- ChileBefore travelling to Chile: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism for up to 90 days and a valid passport is enough; on entry…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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