Futaleufú Dam
Presa Futaleufú
A giant hydroelectric dam on the southern edge of the national park, forming the long Amutuy Quimey reservoir. Winding mountain roads and the dam crest offer wide views.
The Futaleufú Hydroelectric Dam was completed in the 1970s. It is about 120 meters high and supplies power to the aluminum smelter at Puerto Madryn. The reservoir it created, Amutuy Quimey, extends deep into the valleys of the southern national park. From Trevelin, you can reach it by taking RP71 to the park's south gate, and a winding road along the way overlooks the reservoir, with viewpoints for photographing the dam wall and the lake. Interior tours of the dam area must be booked in advance. Otherwise, you can simply stop at the viewpoints for photos.
Opening hours
Viewing platform open all day
Nearby sights
- Molino Nant Fach
- Trevelin
- Nant y Fall Waterfalls
- Los Alerces National Park
- Lago Krüger
- Lago Futalaufquen
- Laguna La Zeta
- La Trochita (Old Patagonian Express)