7The Futaleufú

The Futaleufú is a glacial-fed river that originates in Patagonia in Argentina, flows through the Southern Andes, and empties into Yelcho Lake in Chile.

The rugged mountainous terrain and narrow cannons help create some of the world’s premiere white-water rafting conditions. The Futaleufú is renowned for its numerous rapids along the Chilean stretches. Several major whitewater events are held on the river each year. Famed for its stunning turquoise waters, the Futaleufú isn’t just a destination for adventure sports, it’s also ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, especially fly-fishers, kayakers, trekkers, and hikers. The river’s headwaters are located in the UNESCO-protected Los Alerces National Park in Argentina.

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