More on Siete Tazas

I have many more things to talk about than the teacups but I figured I would continue with the topic for a few reasons. One is that during the heavy summer months of January and February, the camping areas can be very crowded with partying Chileans tipping back the brews and the Piscola. So a good piece of beta is to camp at Santa Brigida which is about 1 kilometer or so before the police checkpoint. Santa Brigida has small cabanas and camping as well but less crowds and you can still enjoy a cold cerveza or piscolita.

And yes there are some Chileans who boat! Here is Chilean Adventures guide Bernardita Ocampo hucking the first of the 7 at low water. Congratulations Berna, your first waterfall! She went with a our Chilean Adventures crew, here in the red boat is guide and the second of the two "Los Locos Doerr," Gonzalo Doerr. Sweet line Gonzo.

On the left is Berna again. And on the right is 15 year old Sam Swanson from Boise High, Idaho...too late to turn back now Sambo.

Below is what you can run if you miss the take out. Wait...is that Tao?

Kayaking Central Chile

Yesterday's photo was of the Siete Tazas of the Rio Claro. The "seven teacups" is a short section of river gorge that is a must-do for those class III boaters visiting Chile. The section is short but can be done a few time if you'd like. The most strenuous parts of the run are getting in and out of the gorge. The Siete Tazas is a great run for those who have never run waterfalls before. This was my first waterfall section back in 1994 when I ran it with Rusty Grimm and Wink Jones from Idaho and Joe Lindsay from Northern California.

The photo above is of the Rio Claro of Los Quenes. This river canyon is seldom run, if ever. This photo was taken of me by Beach Huntsman. That late spring day we ran this section of canyon with my business partner Eduardo Doerr . This river canyon is seldom run, if ever, because of 7 different farms that landlock the river canyon's access. Some, who accomplish to get the first key have run the lower section but the real jewels are up top. Even if you manage to get the gates open it is still rough going. This "Chilean Adventures" vehicle makes it a pretty smooth ride.

Kayaking Central Chile

These days almost everyone has heard of the popular South American destinations such as Machu Picchu, Atacama Desert, Patagonia, Pucon, Bio Bio, Futaleufu, and Aconcagua. Because of these places I first came to Chile in 1994 - mostly to kayak but also to explore the Andes Mountains. I finally settled in Central Chile however.

Central Chile has a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast. from world class kayaking and rafting rivers like the crystal clear waters of the Rio Achibueno and the Rio Nuble, not to mention the world famous Siete Tazas. The best part is that Central Chile doesn't have the crowds found in those South American tourists traps. Furthermore, the lack of tourists allows you to actually become part of the warm Chilean culture. Whether you are just visiting or decide to pick up and move, don't come to Chile and miss out on all that the 6th, 7th, and 8th regions have to offer.

I have created this blog to help show you why I love to be in Central Chile!