Isla Tenglo - Beach Puerto Montt - Chile

Where do Puertomontinos go to relax come weekends and holidays? They head right across the narrow channel, Canal de Tenglo, that separates Isla Tenglo from the mainland by only 100-150 meters (325-488 feet). Its broad dark-grey sand is perfect for sunning or beachcombing. Hike up to the giant cross atop the island’s hill. From here are terrific views of the city,

Volcanoes Osorno, Calbuco and Puntigudo and the serrated sierra edging the Patagonia coast. Afterwards enjoy fresh fish and seafood at a simple restaurant before catching the launch at sunset with the Portomosinos returning home.

Location:
Two kilometers (1.2 miles) from downtown Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt, Chile

Beach Types:
Hiking

Getting There
Walk to the far west end of the Av. Diego Portales costanera park. Across from a military base, three huge anchors lie. Here is the dock from which motorized skiffs shuttle people to Isla Tenglo (every five minutes 6 a.m.-10 p.m., adults $0.60)

Relative price: Budget

Travel Skills: None

Take a walking tour of the seafront promenade or out to the market at Angelmó. Visit the Museo de Monte Verde, Casa de Arte Diego Rivera or Museo Histórico Juan Pablo II. Make a day trip to Puerto Varas and other villages around Lago Llanquihue, or to villages along the Pacific coast East of Puerto Montt or South along the coast of Seno de Relonaví. Hike in Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales or Parque Nacional Alerce Andino.

Currencies accepted
Chilean Peso

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Updated: 29 Jan 2009