Food in Santiago . Fine vegetarian fare. Great people-watching from the less expensive La Huerta, the sidewalk cafe version of El Huerto. Ask any concierge in Stgo for directions. Also an interesting area for artesenia and the Stgo Pablo Neruda Museum.
Vans are also available and somewhat cheaper.
Our meeting place in Puerto Montt is conveniently located in the Artesania complex across the street from the bus depot and ca 100 yds to the left. Please leave a message with the attendant. Places to stay in Puerto Montt Our favorite, for moderate rates is Hospedaje S uizo , run by gregarious Swiss-Chilean artist Rossy Oelckers. For a cheap place, a secret of the Chilean guides, I like the Familia Uribe , Trigal 312. Efrain and Sra.