HISTORY and NATURE IN THE PUERTO MONTT AREA
Immerse yourself in a unique journey through the essence of southern Chilean culture and nature: beginning with the charm of the Bohemian immigrants in Nueva Braunau and their traditions revealed in the Antonio Felmer Museum; strolling through an ancient forest of alerce trees that have stood for centuries in the Lahuen Ñadi Natural Monument; and ending with the aromas and colors of the Angelmó artisan and fish market in Puerto Montt.
Excursion Details
This varied half-day excursion begins with a bus transfer to nearby Nova Braunau, located west of Puerto Varas and founded by Bohemian immigrants in 1875.
Today, the town is a center for dairy and cheese production, but it is also home to the Antonio Felmer Niklitschek Museum, whose vast collection of artifacts traces the colonization process of the region, with exhibits detailing the new Germanic gastronomic practices, architecture, art, music, and clothing worn by 19th-century settlers. Next, you can stroll through a protected forest of larch, cinnamon, and coigüe trees, called the Lahuen Ñadi Natural Monument, where some of the trees are around 1,800 years old. Continuing on, you will pass through the industrial area of Panitao, where fish and seafood processing plants are located, before ending in Angelmó, in Puerto Montt. This small bay is known locally for its fishing industry, craft shops, and gift shops. The tour ends with the return to the ship.
Important Information:
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users. Cameras are not allowed inside the museum. Lunch includes 1 glass of water and 1 glass of wine per person. The tour is subject to weather conditions and may be canceled without prior notice and without similar options.
