Puerto Montt

Built around a port on Reloncaví Sound, Puerto Montt grew into the capital of Chile’s Los Lagos Region. Founded in 1853 during a state-backed colonisation programme and named for President Manuel Montt, it became an important port for southern Chile. The city stands where Chile’s Central Valley meets the sea, with the Andes rising to the east and the Chiloé archipelago lying beyond the Chacao Channel to the south. Angelmó, a waterfront cove and market district, is associated with seafood, regional produce and craft stalls. Its working harbour still reflects Puerto Montt’s role in the maritime economy. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of southern Chile connects regionally.

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