Futaleufu and the rock of the eagle

Futaleufu (or Futa) is a city of approximately 2000 inhabitants located in northern Patagonia. In Mapudungun (Mapuche language) the name means "big river". It is well known for its water sports. Its name comes from the closest river which is known as one of the top 3 spots for rafting worldwide.

Puyuhuapi

Having completed our Cerro Castillo Trek, we started travelling north from Coyhaique along the Carretera Austral, using one of the local buses that are heading that way. Once leaving behind town, one is quickly surrounded by lush temperate rain forest and an impressive mountain scenery. Our first stop was Puyuhuapi, a tiny village about 140km north for Coyhauique.

Cerro Castillo Trek

Just like in previous years, we took some time out at the end of December for a little holiday in the South of Chile. We only had a rough plan: start with a trek in Cerro Castillo National Reserve in Central Patagonia, thereafter travel overland back North, all the way back to Puerto Montt. This post will be about the trek (more about the rest of the trip will follow in another post in January).

Cerro La Cruz

Doing Cerro Ramon, a few weeks ago, reignited our thirst to try Cerro La Cruz which limits to the west with the Sierra Ramon.