 Rafting in the Lower Maipo (1/2 day)
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 Attractions
Cajon del Maipo
Cajon del Maipo, located
one hour from Santiago, is one of the most touristy
zones in the Metropolitan Region. At this place,
noted for the beauty of the surrounding nature, the
visitor will find innumerable tourist attractions
and activities as well as quality services. In the
Cajon, you can do adventure sports, ecotourism, mountaineering,
etc.
Maipo River
The Maipo River is one
of the main rivers in the Metropolitan Region that
originates at the Maipo Volcano and empties in
the Pacific Ocean 250 kilometers later. It swells
two times a year, in winter because of the rains
and in summer when the ice and snow melt. This
class III river is ideal for river kayaking and
rafting.
San Jose de Maipo
Located on the banks of
the Maipo River, this small town was founded by
the discovery of silver in the nearby hills. Its
major attractions are its adobe and straw houses,
its church and parish house – declared National
Monuments, and its train station. |
Come
and enjoy an exciting adventure descending the Maipo River
rapids by raft just 48 kms from Santiago in the Cajon del
Maipo.
 Itinerary
The adventure begins with the group meeting at the Parque
Los Heroes in San Jose de Maipo. After this we will transfer
to the Melocoton area where we will get in the river. Here
the rafting guide will give instructions about the paddling
and safety techniques necessary for a safe and fun ride.
Once the equipment is ready and
the raft is in the water, we’ll start the descent. We’ll
start with a paddling practice lead by the guide before
we enter the rapids.
In general, the Maipo River is a class III river, which
means that it is an intermediate level descent, which will
last about 1 hour and 15 minutes, has more than 15 rapids,
some of them class IV, depending on the height of the water.
 Trip Details
Include
- Experienced Guides
- Safety Kayakers
- Self bailing rafts
- High flotation life jackets
- Safety helmets
- Neoprene suits
- Transfers from the Parque Los Heroes
to the departure area in the Melocoton area.
- One day at the campsite in Parque Los
Heroes.
What to Bring
- A change of clothes
- Bathing suit
- Sneakers or sandals for the water
- Towel
- Sun Hat
- Sun Block
Requirements
- Minimum 6 persons
- For groups under 6 people or reservations less than 3 days in advance please call +56 9 8958599.
- Be over 10 years of age (those less
than 15 years must be accompanied by a parent).
- Know how
to swim
- Compatible health conditions.
 Reservations
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