Mostly class 3 with grand potential for a good multi-day trip and great fishing, the Jeinemeni forms the border between Chile and Argentina south of Chile Chico. The Río flows in a northerly direction emptying into the eastern shores of Lago General Carrera.
Among the Andean foothills of southern Chile, in spectacular Patagonia, rushes the river…Just a stone’s throw away from the Argentine border, this torrent is born in the melting snows of the Cerro Jeinemene glacier.
From Chile Chico, 160 km south of Coihaique, drive find the road near the border post that goes up to the national park Go up as far as it looks good to you with the source lake at 820 meters. You can also enter from scenic tourist town of Los Antiguos in Argentina, clear customs and follow same road to park.
Take out at Arroyo Quebrada Honda or international highway bridge over river.
Topo maps 1:50,000 Lago Verde, Río de Las Nieves, Chile Chico
Magical question is Can one run the multiple waterfalls on the irrigation canal found between Argentine and Chilean border?
Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by John Foss (posthumously)
Filed under: Region XI, chile, class 3
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