Puclaro

It's a fresh water reservoir. Flat to choppy water, depending on the wind strength. In the middle you can find wave of 1.6 m height, very nice to jump and to pass it over. Beach with hard sand. The beach is not safe. Is getting better all the time, but you need to look out for rocks. Wind on the shore is gusty, ask local schools for advise if it's your first time there. Boots are highly recommended. There is wind almost every day due to the Thermal + Venturi Effect caused by the Elqui Valley. In high season, September to April, the wind ranges from 20-35 knts, the wind picks up around 10 am and drops after sunset (around 8 to 9 pm). From April to September 15-25 knts. with less kiteable hours and usually more gusty. The wind is side shore, which means if you loose your board (and no one is there to help) it will float for a long time before it gets to the shore and pretty far. That also means that if you're in trouble with your kite the same will happen, if you don't know how to self rescue. A wetsuit is recommended all year. Warm water from September to April, you can use wetsuit 2 or 3 mm, thicker one is not necessary at that time. Every time it's sunny, sun block is advised, Chile's sun burns a lot, be aware of it, you will never feel cold. Water: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Smallwave. Features: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rescue, Food, Parking. Rider ability: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert.

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