Paddling near Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan

Santiago sits in the Metropolitan Region, flanked by the Andes to the east and the coastal range to the west. The city's signature paddling draw is the Cajón del Maipo, where the Río Maipo runs Class III–IV rapids within easy reach of the capital. Calmer options include Laguna de Aculeo and high-altitude Laguna del Inca near Portillo, popular for SUP excursions departing from Santiago.