Rafting the Chili River, Peru

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Day 8
Friday, May 20, 2022 at 9:28 AM
☀️ 63 °F
Altitude: 8,291 ft
Peru Quebrada Cabreria -16.324376, -71.52619816°19’28” S 71°31’34” W
Rafting the Chili River
May 20, 2022 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
After a lovely breakfast on the terrace overlooking the Plaza de Armas, we took off for a river rafting trip down the Chili river. The group was once again extremely international and a lot of fun. When we tried to take a selfie, the whole vanload got in on the game! The canyon was gorgeous, and the river was mostly class II and I think one (possibly 2) class III, which is more intense than I've ever done. It was AMAZING. And it just might have included a ~25' jump from a rock...Read more
TravelerLet's also not forget to add how damn icy the water is... runoff from the local mountains/glaciers. We decided to jump off the rock because por que no!Plus we were already wet/cold, but let me tell you... that water was paralyzingly cold. Couldn't take a breath or swim because it was so freezing.
5/21/22Reply
TravelerNice rapids and white caps.
5/21/22Reply
TravelerSo far, Day 4 is my favorite. What would you do of the guides car had broken down pm that long journey into the wilderness? no cell phone up there
5/21/22Reply
TravelerCell service was actually available in most places. Also, the guides all know each other, and there are lots of tours- they'd just flag down someone from the next group.
5/31/22Reply
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