Discover why the Futaleufú River in Chile Patagonia is considered one of the world’s best whitewater rafting destinations, with legendary rapids, emerald water, and unforgettable multi-day adventures.
Three Other Great River TripsIf you’ve paddled through the heart of the Grand Canyon, you already know: a river can change you.There’s something about the wild rhythm of whitewater, the…
What to Do in Puerto Varas Before (or After) Your Futaleufú Adventure Nestled on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, framed by snow-dusted Osorno Volcano, Puerto Varas is a postcard-perfect gateway…
Beyond the crowds: Why Futaleufú should be your next Patagonia adventureWhen most people think of Patagonia, they picture the jagged granite peaks of Torres del Paine, wind-swept plains, and postcard-perfect…
"Rafting Rush in Patagonia" By Rob Mcfarland White water ride to Chile Starting in Argentina, winding through the Andes to Chile, join Rob McFarland on the Futaleufu River for a…
"On the Wild Side of Chile" By Peter May FUTALEUFU, Chile—So, my neighbor said, you really should come along. It's summer down there in February and this river is supposed…
"Rafting the Futaleufu" By David Noland (book chapter) One day in 1989, as Eric Hertz's rented Toyota van bucked along a dirt road through the remote mountains of southern Chile,…
In Remote Chile, a Paradise Carved by White Water The white-water outfitter Eric Hertz spent a lifetime searching for the perfect river. In 1990, he finally found it, in Patagonia.…
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE Futaleuf River Rafting, Patagonia, Chile March, 2016 By Maryellen Kennedy Duckett Thundering out of the Andes and across Patagonia is one the world’s last great white-water wilderness…
Patagonia's greatest whitewater adventure By Shaun Tolson The Futaleufu River’s Terminador Rapid can be heard surging from a quarter of a mile away. The class 5 stretch of whitewater cascades…
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