From the highest peaks in the Andes to the Vineyards down below the Mendoza is one of the most beautiful rivers in the world.
A snowmelt river, the Mendoza is born in the highest peak in Americas, The Aconcagua at 6,962 m (22,841 ft). Main source of irrigation for the vineyards that give us the world-renown Malbec wine located in.
Runnable year round, the Mendoza River is better enjoy during the summer months when the high water flows, creating world class rapids rating from mellow class II to raging class IV. Surrounded by a mountain landscapes filled with wildlife and a historic abandoned railroad tracks.
The Mendoza River was chose by the IRF to host the 2008 Panamerican Rafting Championship and for the 2009 Rafting World Cup.
The average time of the trip and the difficult of the rapids might vary according to the water levels.