Futaleufu

Among the cities of Chile’s Los Lagos Region, Futaleufú stands out for the fast-moving Futaleufú River, which cuts through an Andean valley close to the Argentine border. Fed by mountain lakes and running west toward Lake Yelcho, the river has made the town an internationally known base for rafting and kayaking. Forested slopes, clear waterways and Patagonia’s changeable weather define the setting, while the small town retains a rural character shaped by Chilean frontier life. Its name comes from Mapudungun and is commonly interpreted as “great river,” a fitting reference to the waterway at its heart. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Futaleufú and the Los Lagos Region.

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