While it was open, visitors were allowed to tour portions of the complex; the Underground City was popular with foreign tourists but remained virtually forgotten by local citizens.
The United States Forest Service and the State of Washington opened visitor centers and provided access for people to view the volcano's devastation.
Above all, it opens visitors' eyes to new ways of seeing, in accordance with the director's ideals.
With the welcome center not yet opened, visitors must watch the video from some 20 metal folding chairs that crowd the cottage's upstairs bedroom.
Until the Setai opens, visitors might want to stay at the 12-room Posada del Faro, in José Ignacio (598-486) 2110, www.posadadelfaro.com, with rooms from $150.
Plans are also afield to open a visitor centre.
It is open to visitors and has a small museum and visitor's centre.
Open to visitors until Nov. 3.
Both residences will remain open to visitors.
A memorial cemetery is open to visitors.
