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Tourism in Futaleufu
Visitors from all over the world come every year to feel the excitement of going down not only the rapids of the Futaleufu River, but also there is the possibility of practicing a less demanding rafting down the Rio Espolon, a tributary of Futaleufu, where you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes surrounding the river while sailing in calm waters. The characteristics of the Futaleufu River not only make it suitable for adventure sports, but also for fishing since Rainbow and Brown trout, as well as Coho and Chinook salmon abound in its bed. Fly fishing can be practiced in different parts of the river, as well as in Lonconao and Espolon lakes, Rio Espolon and Seno Muerto.
Apart from the emblematic Rio Futaleufu, other typical places to visit in this part of the Chilean Patagonia are the Village of Futaleufu, located ten kilometers from the border with Argentina, world-renowned for adventure tourism lovers, a great destination for Summer holidays (Winter holidays if you are in the Northern Hemisphere), enjoying fly fishing, trekking, rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing, mountaineering and more. Cerro La Bandera (La Bandera Hill), a small trail leads in a few minutes to the top to enjoy a wonderful view of the valley. From all Futaleufu it is possible to admire the Cerro La Bandera, on whose summit permanently waves the Chilean flag, maintained by "Carabineros de Chile" and the Scout group. Futaleufu National Reserve, whose major feature is the surrounding beauty, with lookouts from where you can appreciate beautiful waterfalls and the neighbouring valleys, within its 12,065 hectares there is a virgin vegetation and an extraordinary fauna, we can find protected species such as the "Huemul" (South Andean Deer), represented in the Chilean Coat of Arms, there is a network of hiking trails in the midst of the cypress forests of the Cordillera. Lago Espolon, 8 km. away from Futaleufu, where you can camp, fish and do boat trips, with camping sites and cabins available; Rio Espolon, apart from being one of the tributaries and quieter brother of the Rio Futaleufu, is characterized by the tranquility and transparency of its waters.
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