Our next stop was suppose to be Port Arenas but because of high seas we weren't able to tender into the port. We wanted to see the penguins there but may have another chance in Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Montt
Known as the paradise of the south.The original settlement was named after Pres. Manuel Montt and dates back to1853. During this time a group of German immigrants decided to colonize the forested region around Lake Llanquihue. This area is home to many Germans.When train service came to the area it became a tourist area for travelers.The city was destroyed and rebuilt in 1960 after the earthquake.There is volcanic and earthquake activity everyday. The area is known as the ring of fire starting in Alaska and ending at the end of Chili.
Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas is known as the City of Roses. It sits on Lake Llanquihue with Osorno Volcano in the background. What a beautiful setting.There was a plaza with musicians playing and we strolled around quickly as we only has a few minutes here.I was bummed because I wanted to walk around a bit.We quickly headed to Frutillar a small Grman town with a beautiful theater sitting on the lake.They operas and theater plays here.
A few German houses. Notice the shingles
Our next stop was the highlight of the tour.We went to Vincente Perez Rosales Ntl. Park and Petrohue Falls.Osorno and two other volcanoes lay out the border between Chile and Argenina.Petrohue Falls and Osorno Volcano in the background with all the lava rocks cascading down was one of the most beautiful sights I’d seen.It was hard to leave such a beautiful place.
A great day
