Paddling near La Unión, Los Ríos
La Unión sits in the Los Ríos region of southern Chile, where the Río Bueno and Río Pilmaiquén run close to the city. The area draws paddlers to moving water, with the Río Bueno in particular known for rafting and whitewater activity. Lago Ranco and the broader network of Andean rivers and lakes within the region extend the paddling possibilities considerably.
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