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Market and fair · Puerto Montt, Los Lagos
Caleta Angelmó
Fishermen's cove west of Puerto Montt's center, with a craft fair, fish and seafood market, small seafood eateries (cocinerías) and boats to Isla Tenglo.
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About Caleta Angelmó
Caleta Angelmó is a small bay about 3 km west of Puerto Montt's center, facing Isla Tenglo. It originated as a port at the end of the 19th century and is still an embarkation point for boats to Chiloé and the southern fjords. For visitors, it is the liveliest place in the city.
Along Avenida Angelmó stretches the craft fair, offering knitted garments and wool hats from Chiloé, wooden items, basketry and copperware. At the end of the avenue is the market, with stalls selling fish, shellfish, dried seaweed and smoked products. On the upper floor, the cocinerías—small counter restaurants—serve seafood dishes to passersby.
The most ordered dish is curanto, a Chiloé tradition that combines shellfish, meats, potatoes and milcao, a potato bread. In the original method everything is cooked in a hole in the ground with hot stones and leaves; in the cocinerías it is prepared in a pot. Paila marina, a seafood broth, is another option.
At the pier, small boats make the short crossing to Isla Tenglo, from where you can see the town. Sea lions and birds often appear near the fishermen's stalls waiting for fish scraps.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two to three hours for the fair, the market and lunch.
Best time
Morning and early afternoon are the busiest times at the market, with freshly arrived fish. The cocinerías fill up at lunchtime, which in Chile starts later. In summer the fair gets crowded: arrive early.
How to get there
It is about 3 km from the Plaza de Armas of Puerto Montt along Avenida Angelmó, which follows the waterfront. You can go on foot, by taxi or by city bus.
Tip
Compare dishes and portion sizes among the cocinerías before sitting down. At the fair, Chiloé wool items vary widely in quality: check the seams before buying.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Caleta Angelmó
What to eat at Caleta Angelmó?
Curanto and paila marina are the dishes most ordered at the market’s cocinerías. There are also fried fish, seafood empanadas and ceviche.
What to buy at the Angelmó market?
Knitwear, Chiloé wool hats and socks, wooden items, baskets and regional souvenirs.
How far is Angelmó from downtown Puerto Montt?
About 3 km along the waterfront. Many people walk along Avenida Angelmó and return by taxi.