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Rio Bullileo

1 Jan

The rivers name is taken from Mapundungun language and means river of scales which sounds strange until you realize that the river is a tributary of the Longaví which in same language means Head of the serpent. This run is … Read More »

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Rio Malleco

2 Aug

Accumulating first in a lake on the flanks of Volcan Tolhuaca, the Rio Malleco then plunges off a breathtaking 50 meter (165′) falls before starting its western journey towards the Pacific Ocean. It is at the base of Salto Malleco … Read More »

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Ri­o Maichin

6 May

The crystal clear, iridescent waters of the Maichí­n are home to one of the Pucón area’s classic rivers. Set in an incredibly beautiful canyon the Maichí­­n has everything one could ask forsolid class 4/5 whitewater, excelent fishing, natural streambed, consistent … Read More »

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Rio Panqui

4 May

The Ri­o Panqui is another Pucon springtime waterfall run. Although the river is referred to by local gringo boaters as the “Spank-me”, the orgin of the name is derived from the local Mapuche language and means Puma. The river comes … Read More »

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Rio Nuble

1 May

Rio Nuble near Chillan, Chile. Class three and four. 16km upper section. Class 3 and 4 with long stretches of flatwater.

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Rio Quepe

19 Apr

How to describe the the Rio Quepe is a paradox. One description is terrifying class 3 but because of the committing nature and one 5+ canyon I would say it is better described as class four difficulty with long portage. … Read More »

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Rio Yeso

19 Apr

The Yeso is an class 4+/5- creek run in the headwaters of the Maipo Valley. The source of the river are the high peaks on the Argentinian border near the Termas del Plomo. The highest peak is Cerro Marmolejo at … Read More »

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Rio Curringue

19 Apr

It was not until December of 2004 that this classic river was discovered. Robbie Dastin, Pucon resident and Pioneer of numerous Chilean first descents found the river and did the first D with Russel Kelly and Mateo Wilson. The water … Read More »

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Rio Llancahue (upper)

18 Apr

Flowing off both the southern flanks of Volcan Villarica (2840 meters) and Volcan Quetrupillan (2360 meters) is the Rio Llancahue. The river is directly south of the town of Pucon on the opposite side of the volcano. Pronounced Yan-Cow-Weh the … Read More »

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Rio Nevado

16 Apr

The Rio Nevado is one of Pucon’s classic steep creek runs. The river cascades off the Picos del Caburgua (1952 meters) and forms one of the upper tributaries of the Liucura. The run is just outside of the border of … Read More »

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22 teacups – 22 tazas – Rio Claro

15 Apr

Twenty Two tazas – a series of twenty two 1 to 2 meters drops in a natural park setting 3 hours south of Santiago Chile.

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Rio Turbio

15 Apr

The Rio Turbio is one of the Pucon areas spingtime gems. It is only minutes from town and provides action packed excitement.

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Rio Melado

14 Apr

The Rio Mealdo is a high volume wildnerness run located in Central Chile. For years running it from the source had been on the radar screen of many indiviuduals. I know of three unsuccessful attemps (two of which I was … Read More »

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Rio Blanco (de Maule)

14 Apr

This rare wilderness run is a tributary of the Maule and located in the heart of Central Chile. It is surrounded by many well known runs yet to my knowledge has only been run once. The river flows of the … Read More »

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Rio Reyehueco

10 Apr

Flowing off the Southern flanks of Volcan Quetrupillan (2009 mters above sea level) and within a two hour drive of Pucon is the little known Rio Reyehueco. The river lies 21 km to the east of Coñaripe on the road … Read More »

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Alumine River Argentina

1 Apr

Alumine river is the best river in Argentina!! At least some people think so .. Find out why.

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