Futaleufu River, Chile

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.

The Chilean government has decided to use the rushing river to the benefit of civilization and to build up the large hydroelectric power plant on the river. Thanks to the efforts of the numerous environmental organizations, we have succeeded in preventing the beginning of the construction work. The dam on the river would have stopped the free flow. For the town of the same name on the river, whose population is about 2,000 people, the tourists serve as the main means of living. This tiny city attracts guests from all over the world in search of breathtaking entertainment. Next - Zambezi River