Leg 85 SCTE - Puerto Montt (Chile) to SCCH - Chillan (Chile)
SCTE - Airport Info
ICAO code: SCTE
Airport name: El Tepual Intl Airport
Location: Puerto Montt
Useful information
Airport elevation: '
Time zone: UTC-
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: '
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
Puerto Montt Info
The cove and estuary of Reloncaví form a viewpoint from where to appreciate the city of Puerto Montt, that you can access by the Carretera Panamericana from the north of Chile while the slopes wrap the city on the north.
The road to Isla Chiloé convokes to Magellan lake area.
Puerto Montt is the capital of the X Region, with an intense port activity that offers supplementary options to the one of the most beautiful areas in the south end of the world.
Puerto Montt Chile offers you a great view of the bay, fresh sea food restaurants, lots of lodging places, handicrafts, and much more. One of the things people like about Puerto Montt is its location.
Many people like to stay here and take day trips to Chiloe Island, to the National parks, waterfalls, lakes, mountains, go fishing and do many other outdoor activities.
Stay here, eat here and rent a car, take a tour, or bus to explore the outdoor adventure around the area.
SCCH - Airport Info
ICAO code: SCCH
Airport name: Gen. Bernardo O'Higgins Airport
Location: Chillan
Useful information
Airport elevation: '
Time zone: UTC-
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: '
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
Chillan Info
Chillan, Chile is a mid-sized town with a population of about 150,000 people and located about 5 hours south of Santiago.
There is a lot of local history in Chillan. Back in 1939 there was an earthquake that destroyed most of the city. In memory of the people who died in the quake a cross was built 30 meters high, each meter representing 1000 people killed. It's a must see during your stay in Chillan. Chillan Viejo, a city right next to Chillan, has a museum of Bernardo O´Higgins, one of the great heroes of Chilean history. And not too far from here you can see the Museum of Arturo Prat the great navy hero who gave his life for his country during the Pacific war. He now has his face on the largest bill in Chile, the $10.000 peso bill.
Many people come to Chillan because of the great outdoor opportunities like skiing (season June - September), hot springs, and hiking. Take a look around in the chile-travel.com links for more information on how you can spend your time in Chillan, Chile.