A Whitewater guide to the rivers of chile
The Río Clarillo is a high-quality springtime creek run in the Santiago area. The beauty of the Clarillo (like its name implies) is its crystal clear waters tumbling unimpeded over granite boulders. Unlike the other runs in the Santiago area, the Clarillo has clear water without a dam upstream.
A typical drop on the Clarillo
The river [...]
Posted on November 8th, 2008 by kurt casey
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This is the training ground for Santiago’s kayaking community. Most Chilean kayakers get their start on the Maipo. Only an hour from the city with year round flows, a viable rafting community, plenty of places to stay/eat, and relatively easy paved roadside access, the Maipo is a favorite among locals and a good start for [...]
Posted on November 8th, 2008 by kurt casey
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The Espolon is a mellow float with some occasional play and spectacular water quality. For 20 years the river has been a favorite training run for beginner kayakers visiting the Futaleufú area. With easy roadside access and close proximity to the town of Futaleufú the river sees a surprising number of visitors in the [...]
Posted on February 8th, 2008 by kurt casey
Filed under: Region X, chile, class 2, class 3 | No Comments »
The Azul is a nice class 2-3 run to do in the Futaleufu area. Access is relatively easy for put in and take out. The run is best done with water in early season (November/December) or after a heavy
rain. Local rafting outfits often take their clients on Ducky trips of the river and several [...]
Posted on February 6th, 2008 by kurt casey
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Rio Nuble near Chillan, Chile. Class three and four. 16km upper section. Class 3 and 4 with long stretches of flatwater.
Posted on May 1st, 2007 by admin
Filed under: Region VIII, chile, class 3, class 4 | No Comments »
Flowing off the southern side of Volcan Llaima (3125 m) is one of the best class 3 runs in Chile. The crystal clear waters cascade through lava fields at a breakneck pace while the surrouning snow peaks are fringed with Aruacaria trees making for an exciting and beautiful trip. The river name is [...]
Posted on April 25th, 2007 by kurt casey
Filed under: Region IX, chile, class 3 | No Comments »
Twenty Two tazas - a series of twenty two 1 to 2 meters drops in a natural park setting 3 hours south of Santiago Chile.
Posted on April 15th, 2007 by admin
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The Lower Liucura River 20 minutes for the center of Pucon, Chile is the classic class three run with a great playspot ( in lower water months).
Posted on April 1st, 2007 by admin
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