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Futaleufú is a small town in Southern Chile, in the Northern Chilean Patagonia, 10 km from the Argentinian border.
Get in[edit]
By car[edit]
Futaleufú is at about 50 km from Esquel in Argentina; from Chaitén, the distance is similar.
By bus[edit]
Buses from Chaitén come in daily via Villa Sta Lucia (CLP$2,000, 4 hours). From Esquel in Argentina, buses cost CLP$4,500 and take 3 hours. Towards Esquel, buses leave on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 08:30 or 18:30. Buses from Puerto Montt or Osorno, further north in Chile, take around 12 hours including two border crossings since they go through Argentina.
Get around[edit]
The town is entirely walkable.
See[edit]
- Tourist Board. Useful tourist information centre on main square.
Do[edit]
- Rafting/kayaking (November to March). There are class IV and V rapids here. The beautiful river, and its surroundings, are arguably one of the best rafting spots in all of Latin America. Many companies offer trips, for around CLP$45,000 for half a day, see for example Futaleufu Rafting Multi Sport, Futaleufu Explore or Cara Del Indio.
- Swimming: walk out of town west along P Aguirre Cerde. After 30 minutes along a gravel road you come to a large bridge. Just on the left is a stony "beach" with a makeshift diving board. Excellent spot for swimming in the crisp clean waters, which are better than the swimming areas on the main road into town.
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Sleep[edit]
Lots of hospedajes have camping spots.
- Hostal Frontera, P Carmona (two blocks north and one block east of the main plaza). The best equipped hostel in town, with kitchen. CLP$5,000 per person.
- Camping Laguna Espejo (Near the laguna). Has Wi-Fi and kitchen access. Some tent spots are well shaded. CLP$4,000.
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