It is the main port of the region, a port of call for ships sailing to the Laguna San Rafael National Park and the terminus of a Navimag ferry service from Puerto Montt. The town is the site of important fish and shellfish processing plants.
The primary port of the region, a stop for ships heading to Laguna San Rafael National Park, and the endpoint of a Navimag ferry service from Puerto Montt. The town is home to significant fish and shellfish processing facilities.