Paddling near Rancagua, O'Higgins

Rancagua sits in the Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, in the broad Cachapoal valley at the foot of the Andes. The Río Cachapoal runs close to the city, and the wider region holds a range of paddling environments — from the reservoir waters of Lago Rapel to Andean tributaries feeding into the Cachapoal system. Several adventure and kayak operators are active in the O'Higgins Region, reflecting a genuine local paddling culture.