For the Entire Family - Rafting in Mendoza

An activity that is taking increasing momentum around the world is rafting. Not only lovers of adventure tourism in this sport are extremely enjoyable activity, but used as a tool to develop teamwork skills. That's why more and more companies that organize trips where employees must descend into a pneumatic rubber boat stormy rivers, in order to learn that cooperation and teamwork are always a success.

Mendoza offers a host of locations where you can go rafting, as most of its rivers are born in the Andes, so they tend to be quite voluminous and traverse steep slopes along its route. Therefore, it is possible to go rafting on the rivers Atuel Mendoza, Tunuyán, Large or Mendoza. The only condition is respected rafting safety regulations providing that the guide will know, and swimming.

The Atuel born about 3500 meters. In the language of Mapudungun, the language spoken by the ancient Mapuche, this word means "regret." There are endless flow leveling dikes along the route of this river. The first is in its upper part is the Rincon del Indio. In its middle the Black Burn, as well as over 540 km of canals and 850 km collecting network that seek to regulate its flow and flood control, as well as provide irrigation to different zones.

The rafting is an ideal setting for beginners with a difficulty level I and II in the Valley Grande, in the department of San Rafael. The waters of this area are known as "white water" in the amount of foam generated by crossing the river rapids. All year may have this kind of tours, although the peak of attraction is generated during the summer. The routes selected for the different levels usually range from 6 km long and 16 km, taking about one to two hours for its completion.

Most companies that offer this service are responsible for ensuring the safety of participants, taking steps to make this happen. First, it provides a complete security team, consisting of a helmet and life jackets. In addition, the raft ride is accompanied by other vessels that monitor its course. Aque's why rafting in Mendoza is ideal to be practiced as a family, creating an unforgettable experience.