Puerto Montt
Chile · Regi�n de los LagosCL
City and Commune in Los Lagos, Chile
Puerto Montt is a port city and commune in southern Chile, located at the northern end of the Reloncaví Sound in the Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region, 1,055 km to the south of the capital, Santiago. The commune spans an area of 1,673 km2 (646 sq mi) and has a population of 245,902 in 2017. It is bounded by the communes of Puerto Varas to the north, Cochamó to the east and southeast, Calbuco to the southwest and Maullín and Los Muermos to the west.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 169,736
- Coordinates
- -41.469, -72.942
- Timezone
- America/Santiago
- Elevation
- 14 m
Overview of Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt is a mid-sized city in Regi�n de los Lagos, Chile. With 169,736 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards nature, culture and sports.
Things to do in Puerto Montt
Nature in Puerto Montt
(20)For nature, expect Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Counting everything, 20 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Puerto Montt.
Culture in Puerto Montt
(13)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Castles, Cathedrals and Docks. It is a direct read of Puerto Montt's activity profile. That is 13 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Puerto Montt
(11)Our data lists Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Hunting as sports options here. Counting everything, 11 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Puerto Montt.
Water Sports in Puerto Montt
(10)Puerto Montt's water sports entries include Bodyboard, Canoeing, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Paddle. It is a direct read of Puerto Montt's activity profile. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Puerto Montt
(8)Puerto Montt's adventure entries include Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Everything listed here comes from what Puerto Montt is actually tagged with. There are 8 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Puerto Montt
(8)Puerto Montt's nightlife entries include Bars, Disco, Events, Festival and Music. Everything listed here comes from what Puerto Montt is actually tagged with. There are 8 tagged experiences in this group.
Wellness in Puerto Montt
(4)Wellness in Puerto Montt covers Farms, Hammam, Therms and Wellness. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Puerto Montt.
Family in Puerto Montt
(3)Puerto Montt records Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo under family. All of it is drawn from Puerto Montt's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Puerto Montt
(1)Puerto Montt's shopping entries include Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Puerto Montt is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Puerto Montt
(2)Looking for other activities? Puerto Montt has Fishing and Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Puerto Montt.
Best time to visit Puerto Montt
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Puerto Montt is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is America/Santiago.
Similar destinations
Places near Puerto Montt that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puerto Montt known for?
- Puerto Montt is mainly a destination for nature, culture and sports, set in Regi�n de los Lagos, Chile with around 169,736 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Puerto Montt?
- You can plan around Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens in Puerto Montt. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Puerto Montt?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Puerto Montt located?
- Administratively, Puerto Montt sits in Regi�n de los Lagos, Chile — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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