I was at the boat company (Naviera Austral) in Puerto Montt yesterday. The boat from Puerto Montt to Chaiten is running, as is the boat from Quellon to Chaiten. Others are not. I understand the road south of Chaiten is not a problem.
Be aware that it is very tough to get a spot on the boat these days. Evidently one of the boats had an accident. I was told in Puerto Montt that nothing was available for a bike for a week. However, don´t take no for an answer! I went upstairs and talked to the boss, who said no problem fitting a bike on board. The girls in the office just don´t want to bother.
I´m on the boat from Puerto Montt to Chaiten on the 19th (next Monday). Anyone wanting to ride south let me know.
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Steve Barnett
Panama City, Panama
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