The Upper Palguin is on pretty much every whitewater kayakers list to paddle and is a core part of our Kayaking Trips to Pucon, Chile.  The footage you see on social media channels speaks for itself and though sometimes that can make people get nervous we had a solid crew and Kayak School Arlberg’s Chilean guides were ready to show them one of their favourite sections of river, not only in Pucon but in Chile!

Pucon has gained a reputation as one of THE best kayaking towns not just in the Southern Hemisphere but on the planet!  However, with conflicting reports and tales of either rivers being too big or with no water, here at the Kayak School Arlberg we have put together this blog to give you some idea of when to come to Pucon, Chile to kayak and to make sure that long flight was worthwhile!!

We have tried to divide up the seasons to give you some idea of climate, levels and popularity and also include topics and headers for those that wanting to kayak down those classic creeks in Pucon or are looking for more river running with pristine rivers and amazing colours.  We have written this with kayakers that are Class 3, Class 4 and Class 5.