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Rappelling inside the falling water at Saltos de Pocolpén

Saltos de Pocolpén

Four waterfalls. The last one, you jump.

Key facts

Saltos de Pocolpén is a guided, fully aquatic canyoning route in Curarrehue, 45 minutes from Pucón, Chile, down four waterfalls of 7 to 18 metres by rappel or by jumping. It takes about 6 hours, is for confident swimmers aged 18 and up, and costs CLP 120,000 per person including transport, gear, guides, insurance and photos.

Height
7 · 18 · 14 · 15 m
Duration
6 h
Minimum age
18+
Price
CLP 120,000 per person
Difficulty
Hard
Swimming required
Yes
Where
Curarrehue, 45 min from Pucón
Max group
10 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 Lincoyán 361 for Curarrehue, about 45 minutes away.

  2. 2

    You gear up and get the technical and safety briefing.

  3. 3

    An uphill hike to the first waterfall, about 7 metres tall.

  4. 4

    Four waterfalls (≈7, 18, 14 and 15 m) taken by rappel or by jumping: the guides choose the line on site based on the water and each person. The last one ends in a free fall into the water.

  5. 5

    Finish at Parque Pocolpén: changing rooms, snacks and photos.

  6. 6

    Back to Pucón: drop off at Lincoyán 361.

Upcoming dates

Live availability and the final price for your group.

People
2 people

Departures on Friday, January 1

  • 10:00

    Saltos de Pocolpén

    CLP 120,000 each · Total CLP 240,000

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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
  • Changing rooms at Parque Pocolpén
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 inside the falling water at Saltos de Pocolpén
  • A Pocolpén waterfall in a rock canyon, with a person rappelling
  • A group in the pool of a Saltos de Pocolpén waterfall
  • Rappelling in a yellow helmet inside the Pocolpén canyon

Questions about Saltos de Pocolpén

Do I need to swim for Saltos de Pocolpén?

Yes. Pocolpén is fully aquatic: you move through the water between pools and waterfalls, and the last drop ends in a free fall into the water. You need to swim, feel at ease in water and be 18 or older.

Do you rappel or jump the Pocolpén waterfalls?

Both. On the day, the guides decide whether each waterfall is rappelled or jumped, based on the water level and each person's skills. There are four, roughly 7, 18, 14 and 15 metres tall, and the last one ends in a free fall into the water.

Where is Saltos de Pocolpén?

In Curarrehue, about 45 minutes from Pucón. Transport leaves from and returns to our agency at Lincoyán 361, and the route finishes at Parque Pocolpén, where you can change before snacks and your photos.

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

The 80 metre Salto El Claro waterfall with a person rappelling halfway down

Salto El Claro

80 metres of rope beside a waterfall.

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CLP 45,000per person

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.

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  • 5 hours25 min from Pucón
  • Ages 12+Moderate

CLP 50,000per 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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