Overview
Petrohué Waterfalls is a chute-type waterfall in the upper reach of Petrohué River in Chile, a short distance downstream of the source of this river in Todos los Santos Lake.
Description
This waterfall is inside the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, close to the road leading to the Petrohue locality on lake Todos los Santos.
A good stretch of the river runs through the lands of the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, which is a protected area, especially in the southern part, since the northern area is protected by the Llanquihue National Reserve and some private sectors.
The first kilometers that the river carries overcomes rock cliffs, quite high and creating surprising waterfalls, among which Los Saltos de Petrohué stands out , a place of great tourist attraction.
The Petrohué River is wide and mighty, and as it flows, it forms various branches and channels with calmer waters, which reach beaches to fish. Its mouth is in the Reloncaví estuary, in Ralún.