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A person rappelling beside the Salto El Claro waterfall near Pucón

Salto El Claro

80 metres of rope beside a waterfall.

Key facts

Salto El Claro is a guided 80 metre rappel down a waterfall in Los Calabozos, 20 minutes from Pucón, Chile. It takes about 4 hours, is for ages 18 and up, and costs CLP 45,000 per person including transport, gear, guides, insurance and photos.

Height
80 m
Duration
4 h
Minimum age
18+
Price
CLP 45,000 per person
Difficulty
Moderate
Swimming required
No
Where
Los Calabozos, 20 min from Pucón
Max group
15 people
Meeting point
Lincoyán 361, Pucón

Descent profile

Descent profile of Salto El Claro80 m rappel80m
El Claro
Descent profile of Canyoning Río Correntoso10–12 m rappel, 10–12 m rappel10–12m10–12mlookout
Río Correntoso
Descent profile of Saltos de Pocolpén7 m rappel or jump, 18 m rappel or jump, 14 m rappel or jump, 15 m jump7m18m14m15m
Pocolpén

What you'll do

  1. 1

    We leave our agency at Lincoyán 361 and reach Los Calabozos in about 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    You gear up and walk roughly 5 minutes to the top of the falls.

  3. 3

    Technical and safety briefing: how to descend, how the gear works, what to listen for.

  4. 4

    A guide always goes first and waits at the bottom. You descend the full 80 metres on two ropes: the one you control and a safety line run by a second guide from the top.

  5. 5

    At the bottom you explore the hidden cave behind the falls and the natural pool.

  6. 6

    A 20 minute walk through native forest back to the van, then snacks and your photos.

  7. 7

    Back to Pucón: drop off at Lincoyán 361.

Upcoming dates

Live availability and the final price for your group.

People
2 people

Departures on Sunday, November 8

  • 10:00

    Salto El Claro

    CLP 45,000 each · Total CLP 90,000

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What's included

  • Round trip transport from Lincoyán 361
  • Guides
  • Accident insurance
  • Harness, helmet, neoprene suit and booties
  • Photos of your trip
  • Seasonal snack
Full cancellation policy (in Spanish)

Patiperros Adventure Cancelación por parte del pasajero Puedes cancelar tu reserva hasta 24 horas antes de la hora de inicio indicada en tu confirmación de reserva y recibir la devolución total de lo pagado. Si cancelas con menos de 24 horas de anticipación o no te presentas, no tendrás derecho a devolución conforme a esta política comercial, salvo que corresponda aplicar el derecho a retracto u otro derecho establecido por la ley. Derecho a retracto Si contrataste la actividad por internet, teléfono u otro medio a distancia, puedes ejercer el derecho a retracto dentro de los 10 días siguientes a la contratación y antes del inicio del servicio, conforme a la Ley N.º 19.496. Puedes solicitarlo por el mismo medio que utilizaste para hacer la reserva. Este derecho también puede aplicarse cuando falten menos de 24 horas para el inicio de la actividad. Suspensión por Patiperros Adventure La actividad se realiza con un mínimo de tres pasajeros confirmados. Si no se alcanza ese mínimo, Patiperros Adventure podrá suspender la salida y te informará a más tardar a las 22:00 horas del día anterior. También podremos suspender la actividad antes de su inicio si las condiciones meteorológicas, el estado del río u otras razones de seguridad impiden realizarla. En cualquiera de estos casos, podrás elegir entre cambiar tu reserva a otra fecha disponible o recibir la devolución total de lo pagado. No cambiaremos la fecha sin tu consentimiento. Cómo solicitar una cancelación o devolución Solicita la cancelación o devolución por el mismo canal que utilizaste para reservar o mediante el canal de contacto indicado en tu confirmación. Incluye tu nombre, la fecha de la actividad y el número de reserva, si lo tienes. Confirmaremos la recepción de tu solicitud y procesaremos las devoluciones que correspondan dentro de 10 días hábiles, sin descontar gastos administrativos.

Gallery

  • Rappelling Salto El Claro with a rainbow over the falls
  • Rappelling through the spray and rainbow of Salto El Claro
  • A person in the pool at the foot of Salto El Claro, under a rainbow
  • A person rappelling beside the Salto El Claro waterfall near Pucón

Questions about Salto El Claro

How tall is Salto El Claro?

About 80 metres, and you descend all of it in a single rappel. It is the tallest descent of Patiperros Adventure's three routes: the Río Correntoso drops are 10 to 12 metres and the highest waterfall at Saltos de Pocolpén is around 18 metres.

Do I need experience to rappel 80 metres?

No. There is a technical briefing first, a guide always goes down ahead of you and waits at the bottom, and you descend on two ropes: one you control and a safety line run by a guide from above. The only requirement is being 18 or older.

Do I have to swim or jump at Salto El Claro?

No. El Claro is a rope descent with no swimming or jumping. At the bottom you can explore the hidden cave behind the falls and the natural pool, then walk about 20 minutes through native forest back to the van.

What should I bring?

Swimwear to wear under the neoprene, a towel and a change of dry clothes for the ride back. We provide all the technical gear: harness, helmet, neoprene suit and booties. Transport from Lincoyán 361, accident insurance, a seasonal snack and the photos from your trip are included too.

What happens if it rains?

Trips run as long as the weather and the river allow it safely; you get wet canyoning anyway, and the neoprene suit keeps you warm. If weather or water levels make it unsafe, we call the trip off before it starts and you choose between a new date and a full refund.

How do I cancel a booking?

Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Within 24 hours, or if you don't show up, there's no refund, except for the right of withdrawal under Chilean consumer law 19.496. If we cancel because of weather, the river or not reaching the three person minimum, you choose a new date or a full refund.

The other routes

A canyoning group in the Río Correntoso gorge, among moss and native forest

Canyoning Río Correntoso

The canyon to start with. Ages 12 and up.

Descent profile of Canyoning Río Correntoso10–12 m rappel, 10–12 m rappel10–12m10–12mlookout
  • 5 hours25 min from Pucón
  • Ages 12+Moderate

CLP 50,000per person

A person jumping into the pool below a waterfall at Saltos de Pocolpén

Saltos de Pocolpén

Four waterfalls. The last one, you jump.

Descent profile of Saltos de Pocolpén7 m rappel or jump, 18 m rappel or jump, 14 m rappel or jump, 15 m jump7m18m14m15m
  • 6 hoursCurarrehue, 45 min from Pucón
  • Ages 18+Hard
  • Swimmers only

CLP 120,000per person

Contact

Agency and meeting point
Lincoyán 361, Pucón, Región de La Araucanía
Opening hours
Monday to Sunday, 09:00–21:00
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