In the province of Magallanes, in the southern Patagonia of Chile, Punta Arenas is classified as a free zone, free of taxes and other taxes, which makes it a must-see destination to buy products from all over the world.
Shopping tour
The Zona Franca occupies an area of 53 ha, located north of the city, adjacent to the University of Magallanes. Visited monthly by almost 850 thousand people, among locals and tourists, the Zona Franca is the ideal walk to shop and enjoy the excellent services offered there. In the shopping center there are more than 120 shops and various areas, with a wide range of entertainment, such as ice skating rink, games room, cinema, food court and cafes to make time pass in a more enjoyable and pleasant way.
Among the services, there are banks, servipag, post office, digital civil, free wifi and others. In the different seasons of the year, regional exhibitions and fairs are presented.
Located inside a 13-hectare venue, ZonAustral, the Punta Arenas tax-free area, lies to the North of the city and represents a meeting point for all those who wish to see the new products that travel the world. wise, the ZonAustral Shopping Mall operates inside the facilities. It includes over 80 stores and various services, among which gastronomy stands out, catching public attention for hours on end.
Tax free policies in this location attract visitors from all places. They can buy goods for almost 1,200 Dollars tax-exempt.
For Argentines traveling by air, the franchise upon returning to the country is 0 for adults and half for those under 16. By land, the franchise is less, 0 for adults, and again half for minors. When exceeding those limits, 50% of the excess of the franchise must be paid.
The Zona Franca thus adds to the multiple and varied tourist possibilities offered by this beautiful city of port and sheep tradition, for those who want to know it and dare to get lost in its colorful streets. In addition, Punta Arenas is a strategic city to get to know southern Patagonia and all the natural attractions of the Strait of Magellan.
Miriam Coronel 
