Peuma Lodge

 

LODGE STATS:

Peuma Lodge:


Type: Remote, wooden, hand crafted wilderness "micro" lodge.

Location: Remote valley on tributary of Futaleufuwith trail access to Lago Obsession and a 5 minute drive to Futaleufu River. 

Number of nights: 3 (nights 5, 6 & 7)

Brief Description:Located in a wild, spectacular valley, ringed by old growth hardwood trees, the 9 room Peuma Lodge has nine hexigon cabinswith private baths and wood stoves, a main living/dining "great room" with central fire place and an expansive deck with a hot tub which affords dramatic views of towering snow-capped mountains in every direction. The property's phenomenal location make it a rare, true wilderness, multi-sport lodge. 

Acces: One mile private dirt road. 10 minute mountain bike ride to river.

Lodge property: 800 private acres of open fields and native Patagonia forest laced with hiking trails.

Amenities: Bathrooms in rooms, wood stoves, wood fired hot tub, "Great room" with central fireplace, large deck with 360 degree mountain views. No Wi-fi.No internet. 

Multi-sport activities in immediate vicinity of lodge: Hiking, horseback riding (experienced riders), mountain biking, stand-up paddle boarding. 


NATURAL FEATURES IN IMMEDIATE VACINITY: 

Lago Obsession: crystal clear, deep lake surrounded by towering, ice-capped glacier with "cold" swimming, pack rafting and some of the most beautiful stand-up paddle boarding found anywhere.  

Wildlife:  The Peuma Lodge wilderness area is home to puma, endangered huemul (similar to elk) and Andean condor which are often seen gliding in the thermals.


MULTI-SPORT ACTIVITIES:

Hiking: Lago Obsession trail. 
Horseback riding: Miles of riding trails for experienced riders
Standup paddle boarding:  Lago Obsession
Pack rafting: Lago Obsession

“Earth River runs the only continuous, top to bottom, multi-camp, wilderness expedition on the Futaleufu. A week without roads, electricity or cell phones.”
“I’ve been on nearly all the commercially run rivers in the world and Earth River and the Futaleufu stand out as the very best of the best.”—Fred Wiedemann, Co-founder
"Earth River is the premier river runner in the world. Their staff includes the finest guides to be found."
“Earth River’s conservation effort on the Futaleufu is Herculean and represents the single largest river land trust endeavor ever initiated by a commercial outfitter."—Ronald Dodson, Pres."
"I want to personally thank Earth River for helping us stop the hydro-electric projects on our land preventing the destruction of one of North America's last great wildernesses.
“Earth River’s Futaleufu trip is an astonishment. The amazing camps, all different from one another, but all surprisingly and ingeniously comfortable”—David Rakoff
"I want to personally thank Earth River for helping us stop the hydro-electric projects on our land preventing the destruction of one of North America's last great wildernesses.