Our hotel was great, Reina Victoris, historic and right at the town centre, easy walk to shore( no beach), lots of vendors and excellent places to eat. Not a safe place though, be careful as we were warned by locals repeatedly, lots of street dogs and poor beggars too. Just stay where there's people, no jewellery or flashing money around!

My husband was sick on board so this 62 yr. old woman ventured out alone but kept to the shoreline first headed left down past flea markets, shopped, took pics of sea lions on shore and around fish market, bought a big bag of fresh cherries. I took the walkway into town and caught a local city bus (cheap about 800 pesos) over to Puerto Varas a beautiful town. I think it's German or Swiss, lovely flowers, volcanoes and lake for photos.

We did a walkabout all around town. Tons of shopping, casinos, parks and views. We caught a double decker bus for $15.00 US each and worth it. Took us to the little airport too on tour, loved it here and friendly people! Lots to see!