Paddling near Santa Cruz, O'Higgins
Santa Cruz sits in the Colchagua Valley of the O'Higgins Region, surrounded by a network of rivers, esteros, and reservoirs. The closest still water is Embalse Convento Viejo, and Lago Rapel — a large reservoir to the north — is the area's most prominent flatwater destination for recreational paddling. Several rivers, including the Río Cachapoal and Río Teno, add moving-water options to the region.
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