Half-Day Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas Tour with a Local Guide

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spend half a day with a local raised in Puerto Montt
• 02 Visit local hangouts in Puerto Montt like Angelmó Market
• 03 Stroll through downtown Puerto Montt and learn about its history
• 04 Explore the German-influenced city of Puerto Varas
• 05 See the Sacred Heart Church in Puerto Varas

Sign up for an introductory tour and explore two of the most well-known cities in the Región de Los Lagos, Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. Spend time with a local to understand what makes people tick in this part of southern Chile, while discovering some of the best-known hangout spots in both cities. Along the way, learn about the region's history, from Puerto Montt's growth to Puerto Varas' German-influenced heritage.

Stop at Angelmó Market, a classic stop for tourists and a hangout for locals looking for fresh fish, seafood, and produce.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 28 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas Discovery Tour

• Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel and begin the tour.
• Stop at Angelmó Market, a classic stop for tourists and a hangout for locals looking for fresh fish, seafood, and produce. If time allows, enjoy a salmon ceviche at one of the stalls at the end of the market area while watching sea lions and seagulls forage for food.
• Visit downtown Puerto Montt. During this stop, discuss the history of the city, its importance during the German Colonization Process of the 1850s, and its modern culture and history. A short walking session between the main square and surrounding streets will give you a fuller idea of how much this part of the country has grown.
• Head to the viewpoint located in the historic Manuel Montt neighbourhood, which offers a clear landscape of the city bay area and the many hills that gave it its original name, Melipulli.
• After a 20-minute drive on Route 5, arrive in the city of Puerto Varas. Founded during the German Colonization Process, this tourism-focused area of the region has plenty to offer.
• See the Sacred Heart Church, a 1920s National Monument built in the style of churches in Germany, specifically Marienkirche, and visit the Costanera area. You can also stop at the former Train Station neighbourhood or the beach area of Puerto Chico.
• Drop off at your location.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation from and back to your hotel
• Translation and tour guiding service in Spanish and English

What's Not Included

• Gratuities for either the guide or driver
• Lunch

What to bring

• If visiting during the winter months (May to August), pack a raincoat or parka and comfortable shoes. The weather can change hourly.
• If visiting during the spring to summer months (October to February of the following year), water bottles and sunscreen are a must.

Know before you go

• While most restaurants, cafeterias, handicraft stalls, and local businesses accept credit or debit cards, paying in local currency is recommended.
• If paying with US dollars or euros, make sure your bills are undamaged and unmarked. Exchange houses will not accept them if they are considered faulty or heavily damaged.
• The areas visited during the tour might be under repair or inaccessible. I will let you know in advance of any changes to our schedule.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, Chile

Tour start

Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, Chile

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.