Paddling near Linares, Maule

Linares sits in the Provincia de Linares within the Maule region, flanked by Andean foothills and a network of rivers draining westward from the cordillera. The Río Achibueno, just a few kilometres from the city, is the marquee paddling water, with a dedicated operator running kayak and rafting trips on it. The Río Ancoa, Río Longaví, and the more distant Lago Colbún round out the accessible options for kayakers and canoeists in the area.