Culture of the region & history of colonization

Description of the tour

This tour is designed for people wishing to learn the culture and history of this region. We will visit three towns founded by German settlers, the colonial museum on the shore of Lake Llanquihue, and evergreen forest that existed there before the colonization of this region.

The tour starts from the town of Puerto Montt, from the main square, the cathedral and a viewing platform overlooking the Reloncavi Sound and the city. Then we will visit the Angelmo market, which is famous for handicrafts and fresh seafood. Then we will go for a walk in Lauen Nadi Park, where you will find some Alerce or Fitzroya trees that are several hundred years old. Some specimens are about 1600 years old. Then we will go on to the shore of Lake Llanquihue and the town of Puerto Varas. There we'll visit the church, main square, souvenir market, and the seafront. In good weather the place offers amazing views of the Calbuco Volcano and one of the most beautiful volcanoes in Chile - Osorno Volcano. After lunch we will go to the town of Frutillar, which is also situated on the shore of Lake Llanquihue. There we will visit the German colonial museum - the old manor house with all the old-time tools and instruments, water mill, and the smithy. After that we will return to the hotel.