FUTALEUfÚ, Patagonia
Futaleufú means “Large River” in Mapundungún. It gives name to a small town and to the Futaleufú River, considered one of the top three rivers in the world for rafting and an ideal river for kayak aficionados. It flows into Lake Yelcho and is known far and wide as a paradise for fly fishing as well.
Located in Northern Patagonia, at the confluence of the Espolon and Futaleufú river valleys, the town is approximately 10 kilometers from the Argentinian border.
Futaleufú is known for its lush vegetation, horseback riding, its breathtaking landscape, yerba mate, and “gauchos” –a rich local culture that can also be explored in nearby rural communities–this area has developed a strong tradition of rural tourism. The hospitality of the locals, their pride, calmness and shy demure is infectious and endearing.
HOW TO GET TO FUTALEUFU
from santiago, chile
Fly from Santiago SCL to Puerto Montt PMC on any national airline:
Sky Airline | Jet Smart | LatAm
From Puerto Montt fly to Chaitén on a charter company:
Pewen | Aerocord
There are also buses that take you from Puerto Montt directly to Futaleufu:
Buses in Chile

on ferry
From Puerto Montt to Chaiten by ferry, 10 hours. Must be reserved with anticipation. If you’re travelling by car, you must have the license plates and the name and passport number of each passenger:
Naviera Austral | Transportes Austral
If you are a pedestrian leaving from Pto. Montt, Kemel bus is a good option:
Kemel Bus
It’s a 4-hour ride from Chaiten to Futaleufu.
from ARGENTINA
Arrive in San Carlos de Bariloche. Continue South to Esquel by car or bus:
Buses in Argentina
Continue on to Trevelin and then cross the border into Chile to the town of Futaleufu.
There are also buses that take you from Puerto Montt directly to Futaleufu.

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