Atuel River Rafting

Rafting is one of the most popular adventure sports in recent times. Consists of sliding on a whitewater raft or semi-rigid, for streams that may have jumps of different heights. The rafting is practiced worldwide, and the degree of difficulty is rated from one to five, the latter being the most dangerous, as is done in non-navigable waters in question. The waters are suitable for the descent to be known as "white water" by the foam that forms on the turbulence and eddies of water.

Mendoza is crisscrossed the length and breadth of a large number of rivers, many thaws product generated from the Andes Mountains and the waters that flow from the many underground reservoirs in the region. One of the favorite places for athletes to practice is the river rafting Atuel. who was born about 3500 meters in height between the elevations of the Andes, and their main source of flow is the Glacier of Tears. A number of hydroelectric engineering works were carried out on the river Atuel, as the dock leveler Corner dock leveler Indian or Black Quemado. One of the best segments for Atuel River rafting is Atuel Canyon, between the reservoir and the Valle Grande dam Nihuil along about 160 km.

For rafting along this stretch of river is necessary to come to Valle Grande, distant 40 miles from San Rafael, a major city in the center of the province. This course is open for water sports all year round, although during the summer and spring you can appreciate the green and the incredible biodiversity of the area in all its glory. The degree of difficulty ranges between 2 and 3, that is quite suitable for those getting started in this discipline. The section that most companies in the region, tour operators often offer ranges from 10 to 16 kilometers, and can be performed over a period of two hours. One of the most important points for anyone wishing to venture into this exciting discipline is listening carefully to the safety talks, and use the equipment provided for maximum fun while minimizing the risks.