3 Best Restaurants in Futaleufu, The Southern Coast

The restaurant's fireplace and library supply ambience while you dine on some of the finest food on the Carretera Austral, such as Chilean and regional dishes like grilled trout and roasted lamb, which are prepared with style and organic, locally grown ingredients. An added benefit is that the restaurant is co-run by a longtime American rafting guide who can give inside info on outdoor activities in the area. The restaurant's bar is also a local hangout, so it's a good place to meet people. Call in advance to get the best table.

Some swear Pizzas de Fabio has the best pizza in Patagonia, and that may well be. The Argentinean owner is a maestro with pizza cuisine, and he uses fresh ingredients from local organic growers. Italian-style, thin-crust pizza lovers will be happy here.

On a cold, rainy day nothing is finer than partaking of a rico coffee and küchen cake at Café Mandala in Futaleufú. Their calling card is their fine breakfasts, but don't miss out on their hot chocolate, delicious cakes, and homemade bread.