Founded in the 17th Century by J. Byron, Punta Arenas lies at the entrance to the Strait of Magellan and is the gateway to Antarctica, a land of snowcapped mountains, icebergs and frozen fjords. The city is dominated by the mountain Cerro de la Cruz, from which there is a spectacular view of Punta Arenas, its orderly streets, colorful tin roofs, and the Tierra del Fuego. The city overlooks the Strait of Magellan and Otway Sound, home to colonies of sea lions and Magellanic penguins.