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Chile's Lake District: Third Stop on the Amazing Race 11

By Bonnie Hamre, About.com

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Under Osorno's peak, the teams race on

Petrohue Falls

Petrohue Falls

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Osorno Volcano (2661m) rises high over Petrohué river and falls, a center for adventurous sports. Other volcanoes in the area are Puntiagudo (2490m) and Tronador (3460m).

The area around Petrohué is ideal for white water rafting, hiking, pull-flying or rope sliding, rapel and, kayaking, trekking, canyoning and other sports activities.

Petrohué river is a fast moving torrent spilling over rocks in a tumble of turqouise water.

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