Puerto Montt

Puerto Montt

Chile

Navigate the colorful stilted palafitos and sample fresh seafood at one of Chile's most charming waterfront markets.

Currency Chilean Peso (CLP)
Language Spanish
Time Zone CLST (UTC-3)
Best Time to Visit Nov–Mar
Typical Duration 17-42 nights
Price Range From $2,030 pp
Port Type Port of Call
Tender Port Yes

Gateway to Patagonia and Antarctica, offering access to some of the world's most pristine and remote natural landscapes including fjords, glaciers, and polar regions.

Cruises that visit Puerto Montt

Build Your Day in Puerto Montt

Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.

Ships typically depart around 5:00 PM
Usually about 9 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Petrohué Waterfalls Waterfall with volcano views Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 26k
Mall Paseo Costanera Modern shopping mall with casual dining Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 19k
Plaza de Armas de Puerto Montt Tourist attraction · ★ 4 · 10k
Mall Paseo Puerto Varas There are some shops and a food court. Shopping mall · ★ 4 · 8k Open · Closes 8 PM
Escultura Sentados Frente al Mar Large statue of a couple on a bench Tourist attraction · ★ 3.9 · 7k
Tablón del Ancla Salmon ceviche was out of this world. Restaurant · ★ 4.2 · 5k Temporarily closed
Parque Nacional Alerce Andino National park containing lakes & ponds Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 3k
Angelmo Fish Market Onsite services Seafood · ★ 4.3 · 3k
Paris Puerto Montt Delivery Shopping mall · ★ 4.1 · 3k Open · Closes 9 PM
Pa' mar adentro Absolutely delicious and the view is incredible! Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 3k
Mall Paseo Rotonda Shopping mall · ★ 3.9 · 2k Open · Closes 10 PM
Mall Paseo Paloma Sleek retail complex with a grocery Shopping mall · ★ 3.9 · 2k Opens soon · 3 PM
Restaurante Parrillada Recomiendo Cortes Great food, very good atmosphere and live Chilean music. Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 2k
El Fogón de Pepe By far the best meat i have tasted in Chili ! Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 2k
Playa Pelluco Beach · ★ 4.3 · 2k
Barra Bass Rock And Roll Bar Best bar in Puerto Montt! Grill · ★ 4.5 · 2k
Clover Enjoy Bar Dine-in·Curbside pickup·Delivery Grill · ★ 4.3 · 2k
Da Alessandro Trattoria Puerto Montt Dine-in·Curbside pickup·Delivery Italian · ★ 4.4 · 2k
La Marca - Del Campo a la Parrilla Everything we ate here was amazing — well seasoned and perfectly cooked. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 2k
Adela Restobar Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Gastropub · ★ 4.3 · 2k
Outlet Paseo Alerce Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 2k Open · Closes 8 PM
Ampliación Mall Paseo Costanera Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 2k Open · Closes 8 PM
Club Alemán Dine-in·Takeout Restaurant · ★ 4.3 · 2k
Paseo Cardonal Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 1k Open · Closes 9 PM
Mirador Manuel Montt Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Hotel Gran Pacifico Lodging offering dining & a gym Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Cotelé I have been several times and the food doesn't disappoint. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Toco madera Dine-in·Drive-through·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.1 · 1k
El Bosque Cocina&Bar Was not disappointed, the food is fresh, healthy and filling. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closes soon · 3:45 PM
Azzurro The best food you can find in Puerto Montt. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Baradero Bar Cultural Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.3 · 1k Closed · Opens 6 PM
Fogon del Lenador We had delicious food and wine here. Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 1k
Espacio Bar Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Bar · ★ 4 · 1k
Los Tres Platos Dine-in·Takeout Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Restaurant Sabor Peruano Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Family-friendly · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Tradiciones Peruanas Restaurant Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.3 · 1k
Nana Bahamonde Restaurant Ask for Francisco for the best help in Los Lagos! Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Café Boutique Panichini Wifey liked the coffee probably one of the better ones in Chile. Espresso bar · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Puerto Montt Historical Museum Juan Pablo II Tourist attraction · ★ 4.3 · 1k
Mirador Tenglo Island Observation deck · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Restaurante La picá del Capitán Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Cafe Emporio La Magia De Alicia Dine-in·Takeout Cafe · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Playa Chinquihue Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 1k Open now
The Kingdom Coffee - Cafetería de especialidad, Petfriendly en puerto montt, Tortas sin azúcar Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Espresso bar · ★ 4.5 · 1k
High Score Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Gastropub · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Refugio Austral Restobar Dine-in·Curbside pickup·Delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.1 · 0k
Restaurant Kiel Mar y Tierra Dine-in·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.2 · 0k
Cafe Sirope Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Cafe · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Cocineria "Don lalo Y Sra. Jeanette", maravilloso lugar 1000%recomendable, y la mejor de toda la region!!!! The food and drinks were so good we came by to eat twice. Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Bar 264 Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.3 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM
Playa Pelluhuin Beach · ★ 4.2 · 0k
Lahuen Ñadi Natural Monument Reserve with native cypress trees Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Mall Paseo del Mar Shopping mall · ★ 4.4 · 0k Open · Closes 8 PM
La Negra Pizzeria Takeout·Delivery Pizza · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 7 PM Sat
Kupange Aventura Onsite services Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Torre Mirador Playa Pelluco Observation deck · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open now
La Sureña Restaurante Dine-in·Takeout Chilean · ★ 4.5 · 0k
Chile Picante Dine-in·Takeout Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closes soon · 3 PM
Magnolia Steak House Dine-in·Takeout Grill · ★ 4.1 · 0k
La Ollita Restaurant y Marisquería Dine-in·Takeout Seafood · ★ 4.1 · 0k
Local 8 Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Balneario Chinquio Public bath · ★ 4.2 · 0k Open now
Ciaobelli Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Espresso bar · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Café Lluvia Austral Dine-in·Takeout Espresso bar · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 3:30 PM
Restaurant Los Navegantes Great service, great city and ocean view and great mango mojito! Hotel · ★ 4.2 · 0k
Coihuín Beach, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, Chile. Park · ★ 4.4 · 0k
Mall costanera Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 0k Open · Closes 8 PM
Tenglo Beach Island Free parking lot · ★ 4.3 · 0k
Paseo El Muelle Observation deck · ★ 4.5 · 0k
Monumento a la Colonización Alemana Tourist attraction · ★ 4.2 · 0k
Primero Café - Cafetería De Especialidad Al Paso, Pastelería Tradicional, Vegana, Sin Gluten, Sandwich, Chocolate Caliente Dine-in·Takeout Coffee shop · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Onyx Club No delivery Bar · ★ 4.3 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM
Tocones de Alerce Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Puerto Coffee Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Espresso bar · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Sight seeing of wild animals Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Playa Escondida chamiza Picnic ground · ★ 3.7 · 0k
Mall Cenco Puerto Montt Shopping mall · ★ 4 · 0k Open · Closes 9 PM

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

Puerto Montt is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here — it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.

Next Departures from Puerto Montt

About Puerto Montt

Puerto Montt stands as a premier departure point for some of the world's most extraordinary cruise itineraries. Eight major cruise lines including Seabourn, Holland America Line, Silversea, and Viking Ocean Cruises regularly embark passengers here, with nearly 100 cruises annually. Most voyages span an impressive 17 nights, offering deep explorations of South America's most captivating regions. From Puerto Montt, cruisers set sail toward the icy majesty of Antarctica, the vibrant culture of Buenos Aires, the dramatic landscapes of Ushuaia, and charming ports like Valparaiso and Punta Arenas.

The Southern Hemisphere summer months of November through March represent peak season, when the region's weather is most favorable for cruising. Before or after your voyage, you'll discover a charming port town with a distinctive character shaped by German and Chilote heritage. The waterfront offers a delightful introduction to Chilean culture, with local markets and fresh seafood that reflect the region's maritime traditions. Whether you're embarking on an Antarctic expedition or a broader South American adventure, Puerto Montt provides an authentic and memorable starting point for your cruise journey.
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Reasons to Visit

1

Colorful Palafitos Historic Waterfront

Stroll through Puerto Montt's iconic stilt houses that line the waterfront, their vibrant facades reflecting centuries of Chilote culture and maritime heritage. These charming wooden structures offer perfect photo opportunities and house local artisan shops and seafood restaurants where you can experience authentic coastal living.

2

Fresh Seafood at Angelmó Market

Dive into Puerto Montt's legendary Angelmó Market, where vendors display the day's catch of salmon, shellfish, and local delicacies. Sample fresh ceviche, grilled fish, and traditional curanto while mingling with locals in this bustling, authentic marketplace that captures the region's fishing heritage.

3

Dramatic Fjords and Mountain Scenery

Experience the breathtaking landscapes surrounding Puerto Montt with scenic boat tours through pristine fjords and past snow-capped peaks. The region's rugged natural beauty, featuring emerald waters and temperate rainforests, provides stunning vistas that showcase Chilean Patagonia's untamed wilderness.

4

Handcrafted Woolens and Local Artisan Goods

Browse Puerto Montt's artisan shops for authentic Chilean handicrafts, including hand-knitted sweaters, woven textiles, and wooden crafts unique to the Chiloé region. The local markets and waterfront boutiques offer one-of-a-kind souvenirs that reflect the area's rich cultural traditions and skilled craftsmanship.

5

Chiloé Island Cultural Day Trip

Take a short ferry to nearby Chiloé Island to explore traditional wooden churches, charming villages, and distinctive local culture. This accessible excursion reveals the unique heritage of the Chilote people, featuring colorful houses, local mythology, and authentic island traditions distinct from mainland Chile.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puerto Montt known for?

Puerto Montt is a Chilean port city in the Lake District, known as a hub for local fishing, textiles, and tourism.

How can I fly to Puerto Montt?

The El Tepual International Airport (PMC) serves domestic flights and some international routes; most travelers fly from Santiago.

What are the top beaches near Puerto Montt?

Playa Pelluco and nearby shores along the Seno de Reloncaví are popular, especially on sunny days.

What is the best time to visit Puerto Montt?

Summer months are mild and the weather improves, but be prepared for wind and rain year-round.