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🇨🇱 Chile · Rated or informational

Beaches, lakes & rivers

Where to swim, paddle and cool off in Chile, and how clean the water is.

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BeachesThe best stretches near Santiago and Valparaíso, Blue Flag or equivalent ratings, lifeguard seasons and facilities.
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LakesSwimming lakes, water quality reports and lakeside towns.
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RiversSafe swimming spots, kayaking and rafting, and rivers to avoid.
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Water qualityOfficial bathing-water monitoring, seasonal algae and jellyfish, and whether tap water is drinkable.
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SeasonAtacama desert north, Mediterranean centre (Santiago: hot dry summers, cool wet winters), temperate rainforest and glaciers south.
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HazardsCurrents, rips, marine life and flags. Severe-weather risk rating 70/100.

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