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Class 5; In The Shadow Of The Volcano

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Pucon, Chile

 

Villarrica at dusk, near Pucon, Chile

Kayaking on a volcano

Pucon is a tourist destination, nestled between rugged hills and Largo (Lake) Villarrica in central Patagonia, Chile.  One of its attractions is rivers with a bit of everything for kayakers and rafters, from Class V to Class II rapids and waterfalls, through bush and steep gorges.  Idyllic?  Normally yes, except that the most active volcano in Chile is right on your doorstep – in fact at times it’s in your living room.  Continue reading

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