Puerto Montt - History

Puerto Montt, capital of the Tenth region (Region de los Lagos), located in front of Seno Relocanvν (Reloncavν Inlet); is made up a bay protected on the west by Isla Tenglo (Tenglo Island). It was founded on February 12, 1853 by Vicente Pιrez Rosales, in the locality of Melipulli Shipyard (Meli=4 ; pulli=hills). Its present name was given in honour of the President at that time, Manuel Montt. The inhabitants of the place worked mainly on larch exploitation.

At present Puerto Montt has 130.730 inhabitants, and as the capital of the region constitutes the link with Eleventh Region (General Carlos Ibaρes del Campo) ant the Twelfth Region (Magallanes). Because of its strategic position this city constitutes the starting point to move to the tourist-attractive places in the south in general, since the National Railway Network has its last station here. In addition, the port links it to the most southern cities, and its International Airport "El Tepual" with the most important air terminals in the country.

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