Puerto Montt
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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, Pto. Montt and the lake district offer an unexpected Bavarian feel in South America.
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Getting There
By Plane
Puerto Montt has one airport, El Tepual (airport code: PMC). Three airlines have regular flights from Santiago, Punta Arenas, Balmaceda, Concepción, Temuco and Bariloche (Argentina). Airlines include Lan Chile, Sky airlines and Aerolíneas del Sur.
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 11:30, and arrives in Puerto Montt at 19:15. The train from Puerto Montt to Victoria leaves at 8:40 and arrives at 16:25.[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 Pto. Montt towards Pto. 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; http://www.hertz.com)
- Avis, Urmeneta 1037 (tel./fax 65/253307; http://www.avis.com)
- 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.
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