ADVENTURE TOURISM IN SAN RAFAEL

ADVENTURE

San Rafael counts with a diversity of alternatives for the practice of outdoor activities available for everyone.

Rafting is the main attraction, but nautical activities, including kayaking, sliders and others   are not only limited to this kind of crafts.

 The Geography of Mendoza includes many lakes and they offer other options amongst which: wind surf, water skiing and canoeing.

 For those just wishing to admire the views, there are catamarans (special kind of craft appropriate for a quiet sail on the lakes).

Mountain activities abound too and both beginners and experts will find tailor-made options for their needs or wishes. Another great option is to take a horse ride for an hour, several hours and up to several days.

Lovers of nature can do trekking, go on a mountain bike or a photo safari; there are also archeological tourism and speleology activities offered by some tourist agencies.

RAFTING

Rafting means to wade rivers downwards on big rubber rafts, but, of course one also needs appropriate equipment and expert guides knowledgeable in navigational techniques.

San Rafael and the Atuel river Canyon in particular, count with all these elements in order to make this practice safe and exciting with grade 2 and 3 difficulties in a scale from 0 to 6. The whole family will find they participate, enjoy and do so safely.

There are several river runs: the shortest being 6 kilometers, an intermediate one of 10 kilometers and a long one of 16 kilometers and they last a time of between 40 minutes and two hours.

There are also some other options for the fearless: rafting grade 4 on the Atuel river close to El Sosneado, or, three-day all-inclusive programs, a 100 kilometer adventure in the water. It is only a matter of taking a chance and creating your own adventure.

KAYAKKING 

Kayakking is another fun adventure San Rafael has to offer as it is practiced on white water rivers, those forming foaming rapids and, the main difference with rafting is that it is only “you and the river” and not many participants, which makes it into a very exciting experience.

It can be practiced all year round and there is even an event organized during Easter Week which is attended by many lovers of the sport, local and foreign, who come to enjoy the clear waters of the Atuel River.

For beginners, there are real experts around who will teach the basic techniques and will keep company during the first descents.

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