Punta Arenas is the capital of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Region. It is situated on the continental shore of the Strait of Magellan, at a point almost equidistant between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, 90 kilometers from Cape Froward, the southernmost point of Continental America.

No, Punta Arenas is not located in Antarctica; it is a city in Chile, situated on the Brunswick Peninsula at the southern tip of the South American continent. Geographically, it sits on the northern shore of the Strait of Magellan. While it is not part of the Antarctic continent, it is officially the capital of the "Magallanes and Antarctica Chilena" region, which reflects Chile's administrative claim to a portion of the Antarctic territory. Punta Arenas is widely known as a "Gateway to Antarctica" because it serves as a primary logistical hub for scientific expeditions, military supply flights, and tourist cruises heading to the South Pole. It is roughly 1,400 kilometers (870 miles) away from the Antarctic Peninsula. While the city's climate is subpolar and can feel "Antarctic" during the winter, it remains firmly part of the South American landmass. If you are looking for the "Antarctica" experience in Punta Arenas, you can visit the local museums or take a short flight across the Drake Passage to reach the actual frozen continent from the city's airport.