The original
settlement of Puerto Montt was named for the Chilean President at that time,
Manuel Montt and dates back to 1853, when Vicente Perez Rosales and a group
of German immigrants decided to colonize
the densely forested region around Lake Llanquihue. When train service arrived
in the early 20th Century, the city really took off and became a popular stop
for travelers between Magallanes and Chiloé. The city was ruined, and then
rebuilt after the 1960 earthquake. Not surprisingly, given its nautical
setting, Puerto Montt has recently grown into a major fishing and fish industry
port known for its salmon.
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