Dane Jackson has returned to one his favorite spots on the planet to splash his boat and declared The Rio Claro outside of Molina, Chile to be “the most epic canyon in the world.”
The Rio Claro is defined by its otherworldly narrowness as paddlers cruise between towering overhanging walls and seemingly endless drops. The water is crystal clear and many of these sections can only be accessed by kayak. The crystal clear waters of Rio Claro aren’t for the novice but if you have the skills, its well worth the trip to South America:
“Each river has its own uniqueness, but there is truly nothing like the Rio Claro. Feeling like you’re on a different planet, this section is hard to believe it exists. All the rapids and drops themselves are all unique and one of a kind, and the lower drops are about as committing as it gets. Coming back to Chile wouldn’t have complete without dropping back into one of the best sections in the world!” -Dane Jackson