Get to know Puerto Montt and its History with Local People

This is one of the few tours that take place within the city of Puerto Montt, as most of them concentrate on the surrounding area, leaving aside the relevance of this city, which is the Gateway to Patagonia. The tour includes a visit to unusual places on traditional tourist circuits, such as the theater and maritime museum. In addition, the tour is offered in both Spanish and English, allowing a close and accessible experience for national and international visitors. At each stop I seek to deliver a historical, decolonial and deeply respectful approach, valuing the identity, memory and meaning that this city has for those who inhabit and visit it.

Itinerary

1. Tourist center of the city, where you can learn about the trade of local products such as cheeses, jams and artisan spirits. It is also an excellent point to observe some of the local fauna, such as sea lions, seagulls, and pelicans, as well as crafts made of wood and wool. From here the boats that make the crossing to Tenglo Island depart. (30 min)
2. Museum that collects various objects, paintings and artistic expressions linked to the sea, boats and the nautical tradition of the city. (20 min)
3. We will tour the coastline, where at the first stop you can see the Monument to the Anchor. Then we will visit the binoculars, from where you can observe the Andes Mountains. We will continue through the area that reflects the urban vitality of the city, where you will see people practicing sport, skateboarding, calisthenics and skating in the rink enabled for it. The tour also includes the Monument to the Four Hills and the Statue of the Lovers. Each stop will be given its corresponding historical explanation. (1h 0min)
4. In the square we will visit the Monument to the German Settlers, as well as the Dome of the city, and then head towards the Cathedral. (10 min)
5. Puerto Montt Cathedral, officially called Our Lady of Carmen Cathedral, is one of the city’s main heritage landmarks. It was built mainly of larch wood, an emblematic material of southern Chile, renowned for its resistance and durability against rainy weather. (15 min)
6. Cultural center of the city that has a theater room and three exhibition halls, which mostly house shows of local artists, allowing to know the art of the area. It also has movie theaters. General admission is free. (25 min)

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