Chilean Salmon Affected by Algae Blooms, Mainstream Says; Output May Fall Mar 12, 2009
Multiexport, based in Puerto Montt, said four other sites were affected to a lesser extent. Shares Fall. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Chile under fire for results of intensive salmon fish farms Mar 27, 2008
Joao Pina for the New York Times A 30 pound salmon beeing sold in the local fishmarket of Puerto Montt ... On a recent visit to a port south of Puerto Montt, a warehouse contained hundreds of bags, some as large as 1,250 kilograms, or 2,750 pounds, filled with salmon food and medication. (International Herald Tribune)
Virus is killing Chilean farmed salmon Mar 27, 2008
PUERTO MONTT, Chile - A virus called infectious salmon anemia, or ISA, is killing millions of salmon destined for export to Japan, Europe, and the United States. The spreading plague has sent shivers through Chile's third-largest industry, which has embittered locals by laying off more than 1,000 workers. (Boston Globe)
Extreme Canyoning in Chile: Cool or Crazy? Mar 26, 2008
By JEFFREY KOFMAN LLANQUIHUE NATIONAL PARK, Near Puerto Montt, Chile, March 25, 2008 Font Size. The Rio Blanco is about as spectacular as nature gets. (ABC News)
The Chilean Lakes District Mar 18, 2008
The lakes District stretches from the Ninth region (La Araucan;a) town of Temuco, the birthplace of Pablo Neruda, to Puerto Montt in the tenth region (Los Lagos), near the archipelago of ... Puerto Montt - A major port, the access point to and , and the center of Chile s salmon industry, Puerto Montt is a fast growing port town that many travelers stop at whether they want to or not ... Puerto Varas - Puerto Varas is nearby to Puerto Montt and a much more pleasant place to stay if you have to... (Suite101.com)
Chile's Drought Persists, Raising Concern That Electricity May Be Rationed Mar 18, 2008
The city of Puerto Montt in southern Chile may get some rain on March 19, Avila said. Sites that are vulnerable to drought-related energy rationing include Codelco's El Teniente, Andina and Salvador mines and its Ventanas smelter; Anglo American's Los Bronces and El Soldado mines and its Chagres smelter; Antofagasta's Los Pelambres mine; and Freeport's Candelaria and Ojos del Salado mines. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
The hunt for Doctor Death Jan 8, 2008
Heim has a 64-year-old daughter, Waltraud, who lives just across the border in the Chilean town of Puerto Montt ... Schrade, who visited Chile and Argentina in April, is convinced that Heim is somewhere near Bariloche and close to his daughter's town: Puerto Montt is only two hours away from the Argentine border. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
remote South America Jan 6, 2008
There are several two-hour flights daily between Buenos Aires and Bariloche, and between Santiago and Puerto Montt near Puerto Varas. Cruce de Lagos, (click on "English version") and (click on British flag icon for English) for rates and bookings. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Signs of Hawaiian Life in the Universe Dec 16, 2007
COURTESY PHOTO Herb and Shirley Ota had this photo taken in front of the Maui and Sons store at the Paseo Constanera Mall in Puerto Montt, Chile. COURTESY PHOTO Deanna Ramsay got this shot of Phillip Drake at the Loco-Moco Hawaiian Kitchen at a mall in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Judge orders priest to recite psalms Dec 13, 2007
Judge Manuel Perez said he issued the unusual sentence after Father Jose Cornejo said he could not afford the 50,000-peso ($100) fine that would have been the regular sanction for illegal parking in the city of Puerto Montt. "He will have to recite seven psalms from a book in the Old Testament," Judge Perez told the Santiago daily La Tercera. (CNN -- World)
Chilean Judge Sentences Catholic Priest To Recite Psalms For Traffic Violation Dec 13, 2007
Judge Manuel Perez said he issued the unusual sentence after the Rev. Jose Cornejo said he could not afford the $100 fine that would have been the regular sanction for illegal parking in the city of Puerto Montt. "He will have to recite seven psalms," Judge Perez told the Santiago daily La Tercera. (KIRO TV, WA)
Santiago, Chile Flights Aug 22, 2007
Aerolineas del Sur/Air Comet Chile - Chilean air carrier Aerolineas del Sur has flights to popular routes from Santiago such as Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas, and Iquique, as well as flights to Paris, London, Rome, and MadridCopa Airlines - The Panamanian air carrier Copa has direct service between Santiago and Panama City, sometimes stopping in , San Jose or Guayaquil depending on the flight. Connecting flights in Panama City can fly to Houston, Texas with Continental. (Suite101.com)
Pucón, Chile: A gateway to Andes offers lakes, backpackers and an easy vibe Jul 18, 2007
n now plays its traditional role in more luxurious fashion, serving as a gateway both to the lake district that stretches southward for 150 miles to Puerto Montt and to the snow-capped volcanoes that form a magnificent backdrop to those expanses of water and forest. This is not the tropics, however: Puc. (International Herald Tribune)
Carnival plans South America voyages Jul 5, 2007
The voyage includes stops in Montevideo, Uruguay; Puerto Madryn, Argentina; Ushuaia, Argentina; Punta Arenas, Chile; and Puerto Montt, Chile. an 18-day, six-port South America/Mexican Riviera cruise from Santiago (Valparaiso) to San Francisco, March 3-21. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
The Island of Chilo, Chile May 28, 2007
The mystical island of Chilo;, which hangs off of Chile s lakes district at Puerto Montt is one of the most unique places in all of South America ... The easiest is by Puerto Montt, from where it is a 20 minute ferry ride. (Suite101.com)
The best in slow travel| May 17, 2007
Popular cruise departure points in southern Chile include Puerto Montt and Punta Arenas, while highlights include the huge fjord in Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael and the magnificent Unesco Biosphere Reserve of Parque Nacional Torres del Paine. Cycle around Amsterdam, Netherlands. (iAfrica.com)
cruise ships gliding through Patagonian waters Jan 7, 2007
" What a difference a modern ship makes, with its stabilizers, satellite navigation and reinforced hull. These are "small-ship" cruises, with 120-passenger vessels and enough natural history lectures and Zodiac excursions to fill a week of Discovery Channel programming. But the general level of comfort and amenities are closer to what you'd find on a full-sized, mid-market cruise ship. There were no Vegas-style reviews or karaoke nights, but the beds had high-thread-count sheets, the lounges had... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
