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Paddling near Putre, Arica y Parinacota

Putre sits in the altiplano of Arica y Parinacota, the northernmost region of Chile, at roughly 3,500 m above sea level. The paddling scene here centers on high-altitude lakes and lagoons within and near Lauca National Park — most notably Lago Chungará and the Lagunas de Cotacotani — where calm, wind-exposed water and dramatic volcanic backdrops define the experience. Norte Outdoor, based in Arica, runs guided kayak tours in the region.

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