Rafting in the Mendoza River

Are you ready for an experience that will speed up your heart beat? Hop on a rubber boat and sail along the Mendoza river. Sail all the way down. Enjoy the strength of this meltwater river, wide and open, born on the Andes mountains and flowing into a place with unparalleled beauty: dique de Potrerillos. Would you rather have a more relaxing adventure? ¿Or are you willing to experience adrenaline to the highest level? Here you will find various options for different levels of difficulty. 

Are you coming in the summer? That is when the river has its highest flow: ideal to enjoy high-intensity rapids. Are you traveling in winter? You will find a lower flow that will let you watch the rocks below the crystal-clear water. Feel safe in the company of certified tour guides that will be with you throughout your adventure. Shoot your adrenaline up and enjoy nature. Rafting is waiting for you in the province of Mendoza.

Geographic location: Province of Mendoza, Cuyo region.

How to get there: the journey starts in Potrerillos (70 kilometers from the city of Mendoza). You can get there via Ruta Nacional 40 and then via Ruta Nacional 7.

Altitude: 1,377 meters above sea level.

Climate: dry, mild and cold. Summers are dry, with a wide temperature range and winters are more humid, with snowfall. 

Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.

Recommended clothing and gear: it is required to be equipped with a life preserver, neoprene wetsuit, waterproof jacket, neoprene boots and a helmet. All of this is provided by the travel agencies that offer the tour. 

Tips: April through September is a quiet time of the year because the water level is lower, which makes the activity easier.