Excursion Puerto varas & frutillar tour at Puerto Montt

Puerto Montt was founded in 1853 by German immigrants and their stalwart promoter Vicente Pérez Rosales, who named the town after another promoter of immigration, President Manuel Montt. Today it is the commercially and strategically very important capital of Chile's Lake Region featuring middle-European architecture, with high-pitched, redwood-shingled roofs and ornate balconies.

Leave the pier towards Frutillar town for a sightseeing drive. This lakeside town offers a rich example of the lovely architecture popular with German immigrants to the lake Llanquihue area, and some spectacular views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes (if weather permitting). The town was founded in 1856 as an embarkation point with four piers. A visit will be made to the Regional Settlers Museum, which features a collection of 19th-century antiques, clothing, and artefacts gathered from various immigrant German families around the area.

Then continue to Puerto Varas. During a stop at the main square, next to Lake Llanquihue, you can walk around this charming town and take photographs across the waters of the Llanquihue to one of the regions icons; the mighty Volcano Osorno. Puerto Varas is one of Chile's most charming towns, not only because of its privileged lakeside location, but also because of its quaint, German-influenced architecture, and its friendly, laid-back atmosphere. The city was built by the sweat and tenacity of German immigrants, and later it became a port for goods being shipped from the lake Llanquihue area to Puerto Montt (mostly timber). Today most of the area's middle- and upper-middle-class residents call Puerto Varas home and commute to Puerto Montt and other surrounding places for work. Tour order of the visit may vary to avoid congestion. Return to pier.

Note

Please note: A moderate amount of walking and standing; At times over gravel surface and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and Frutillar museum, making it unsuitable for guests with mobility limitations (though walking is optional at each site and guests may choose to visit the nearby area or return to the coach). Weather is unpredictable in this region. Dress warmly in layers, with sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes/boots, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket. Order of sites visited may vary from description.