Futaleufu
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Get in
By car
Futaleufú is at about 50 km from Esquel in Argentina; from Chaitén, the distance is similar.
By bus
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
The town is entirely walkable.
See
Tourist BoardUseful tourist information centre on main square.
Do
- 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.
Sleep
Lots of hospedajes have camping spots.
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Hostal Frontera
address: P CarmonaThe best equipped hostel in town, with kitchen. Camping Laguna EspejoHas Wi-Fi and kitchen access. Some tent spots are well shaded.