Puerto Montt
Travel Guide South America Chile Puerto Montt
Introduction
Puerto Montt is a port city at the southern end of the Lake District in Chile. Settled originally by German families in the late 1800, Puerto Montt and the lake district offer an unexpected Bavarian feel in South America.
Suburbs
Sights
Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
Puerto Montt has one airport, El Tepual (airport code: PMC). LAN Chile and Sky Airline both offer flights to Balmaceda, Punta Arenas and Santiago de Chile.
By Train
The southern most train station in Chile, Puerto Montt has train service to and from Santiago via Victoria. The train between Puerto Montt and Victoria costs $ 4.500. The train from Victoria to Puerto Montt departs Victoria at 11:30am, and arrives in Puerto Montt at 7:15pm. The train from Puerto Montt to Victoria leaves at 8:40am and arrives at 4:25pm. [1].
Details on the train routes and schedules can be found at EFE, the national train company of Chile.
By Car
Puerto Montt is the end of the Panamericana Highway.
By Bus
Puerto Montt's main terminal is at the waterfront, a 10- to 15-minute walk from downtown. There is bus service to and from most major cities, including Santiago. Bus companies include Cruz del Sur (tel. 65/254731), Tur Bus (tel. 65/253329), Tas Choapa (tel. 65/254828), and Bus Norte (tel. 65/252783).
By Boat
The Navimag Ferry leaves on it's voyage south from Puerto Montt towards Puerto Natales in Patagonia. More details in the main article on the Navimag Ferry.
Getting Around
By Car
A car can be a good way to see parks and sights in the lake district. Local car-rental agencies in Puerto Montt include:
- Hertz, Antonio Varas 126 (tel. 65/259585)
- Avis, Urmeneta 1037 (tel./fax 65/253307)
- First, Av. Urmeneta 252 (tel./fax 65/252036; firstptomontt@surnet.cl)
- Econo Rent, Av. Ejército 600 (tel. 65/254888; econorent@telsur.cl)
By Foot
The city center is small enough to explore on foot.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Perla | Trigal 312 | Guesthouse | 78 |
| Hospedaje Corina | Francisco Vivar 1157 Los Guindos 329 | Guesthouse | 81 |
| Hospedaje Modelo | Malaquias Concha 866 Población Modelo | Guesthouse | 40 |
| Hostel Tren del Sur | San Pablo 670 Puerto Montt Sta.Teresa 643 Puerto Montt | Guesthouse | 92 |
| Hostal Millantú | Illapel #146 | Guesthouse | 74 |
| Hotel Seminario | Seminario 490 | Hotel | 97 |
| Hospedaje Vista al Mar | Francisco Vivar, 1337, Puerto Montt | Guesthouse | 83 |
| Apart Hotel Lagos al Sur | Covarrubias esq. Psje San Andres | Hotel | 70 |
| Parque Domo Andino | Colonia Sargazo, edge Parque Nacional Alerce Andino | Guesthouse | - |
| Hostal Chorrillos | Chorrillos 1379 | Guesthouse | 80 |
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Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
Correos de Chile is the national postal service, and although relatively slow it is reliable with post offices throughout the country. On the website you can find more information about prices to send letters, postcards and parcels, both domestically as well as internationally. Post offices are generally open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday until 2:00pm, although there are sometimes longer opening hours in the bigger central post offices and shorter ones in small places. Ask around.
References
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