Futaleufú
Futaleufú means "big river" and is world famous for one of the best whitewater rivers in the world. It's also surrounded by snowcapped peaks, rain forests, and clear streams.
Rafting Rio Futaleufú
Rio Futaleufú was running high while we were there, so only one section was open ("bridge-to-bridge"). The "Fu" has a lot of water, with 12 rapids (6 class IV-V) in this section, and even the "flat" parts looked like rapids to me.
Fun fact: our gaucho guide is a true 90's heavy metal fan!
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| Natural equestrian |
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| Keri thought it was pretty fun |
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| Character actor |
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| Gauchos |
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| Katie's horse did not ever want to be last |
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| Katie's newest friend |
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| 😃🤠 |
Hiking Futaleufú
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| Another peak to climb our next visit to Patagonia |
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| 18 kilometers isn't even a challenge for Alex anymore |
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| Lago Noroeste |
Christmas in Futaleufú
We celebrated Christmas at a lakeside cabin, and made toffee, coconut snowmen, and egg nog.
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| Not a white Christmas, but homemade treats on the wood stove and ornaments on the bush outside |
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| Christmas afternoon paddle |
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| Rio Epsilon |
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| One last time fishing Patagonia |
Cochamo Valley
Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate so we decided to skip Cochamo, rather than spend three days walking and camping in deep mud. A reason to come back!
Next up...
Off to New Zealand!
