HOTEL JOSÉ NOGUEIRA A cherished story for a cherished hotel
The owners of Hotel José Nogueira are proud of the history of their hotel and with good reason. The protected building has become a representation of strength, class and triumph in the city of Puna Arenas with many of the locals recounting the story of the building which now holds the hotel. We spoke with Marie Louise Roux Pittet Gerente, hotel spokesperson regarding what makes Hotel José Nogueira so special.
According to Marie, the city can be visited throughout the year for a range of different activities. During winter the ski season is open at the Club Andino ski centre and King penguins can be seen in Tierra del Fuego. During spring and summer, the visits to the colonies of Magellanic penguin in Isla Magdalena and Otway Sound are not to be missed. Also, a trip to Punta Arenas would be disgracefully incomplete without enjoying the rich Patagonian cuisine which includes a number of traditional regional dishes like lamb stick, crab and others.
THE SETTING. THE CITY OF PUNTA ARENAS The city of Punta Arenas in Patagonia has become known throughout the country as a “free zone” thanks to commercial, cultural development which means that visitors can purchase products from around the world with reduced taxes. As it is a great place to buy imported products at a great price there is always a steady traffic of both international and national travellers.
“Even if it isn’t your first time visiting the city,” says Marie, “You should always stay for a couple of days to get the full taste and scope of it.”
THE HOTEL JOSÉ NOGUEIRA The rich history of Punta Arenas has resulted in
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