Puerto Calderón is a small lakeside access point on Lago Espolón, situated approximately 9 kilometers from the town of Futaleufú in the Los Lagos Region.

It serves as the primary embarkation point for the barcaza (ferry) Esperanza, which carries passengers and vehicles across the lake to Valle Espolón on the opposite shore.

The ferry operates on a schedule that gives priority to local residents, and does not run on Wednesdays. In addition to the ferry crossing, visitors can arrange private boat trips from Puerto Calderón to Puerto Poletto, another entry point into Valle Espolón.

The area around Puerto Calderón also offers lodging, rural tourism experiences, and boat excursions.

Infrastructure improvements, including the construction of boat ramps at Puerto Calderón, have been identified as part of regional tourism development plans along the Carretera Austral corridor.