Futaleufu River, Chile
From series “The Most Dangerous River Rapids for Rafting”
The Futaleufu river, located in Chile, fits the athletes of different levels of preparation. This river attracts the guests not only thanks to the various complicated routes, but also thanks to the splendid landscapes. The high concentration of minerals gives the river water the wonderful green color. On some stretches the water is turquoise blue.
The river is located on the territory of the national park Los Aleres, so the landscapes surrounding the river are also very impressive. One way to go through the turquoise waves with the enormous speed and to overcome a series of complicated sleepers, every year attracts thousands of tourists to this area. A few years ago, however, the prospects for the development of the sports infrastructure of the region were in danger.
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