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Ride class III–IV rapids on the Mendoza River with transfer from Mendoza City to Potrerillos. Expect a full-day outing with a safety briefing, neoprene suits, and a fast, scenic hour of whitewater.
Ride class III–IV rapids on the Mendoza River with transfer from Mendoza City to Potrerillos. Expect a full-day outing with a safety briefing, neoprene suits, and a fast, scenic hour of whitewater.
The bus slides out of Mendoza’s grid and the city noise thins into scrub, then rock. By the time you reach the Adventure Base in Potrerillos the Andes press close—grey ridges and river-cut gullies steering your path. Guides unpack neoprene suits and helmets while the Mendoza River, fed by Andean snowmelt, hisses below; you can feel the current already daring you.
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Operated by Rios Andinos · Potrerillos, Mendoza
The bus slides out of Mendoza’s grid and the city noise thins into scrub, then rock. By the time you reach the Adventure Base in Potrerillos the Andes press close—grey ridges and river-cut gullies steering your path. Guides unpack neoprene suits and helmets while the Mendoza River, fed by Andean snowmelt, hisses below; you can feel the current already daring you.
This stretch of river runs through recent glacial and alluvial deposits carved during the uplift of the Andes; terraces and exposed bedrock tell a story of seasonal floods and human irrigation. The area sits in Mendoza province, a region better known for Malbec and ranching, but rivers like the Gutierrez offer a different, wetter history to explore. Local cantinas behind the base serve simple, cash-only snacks—mountain logistics still rule here.
Expect a safety briefing, fitted neoprene suits and lifejackets, and roughly one hour of class III–IV whitewater: quick paddling, technical eddies, and powerful downstream surges. The shared excursion includes hotel pickup and returns to Mendoza the same day, total outing time around 4–8 hours depending on transfer points.
Practical: bring a bathing suit or light base layer under your suit, secure footwear for rocky approaches, sunscreen and sunglasses with a retainer, and cash for the cantina. This trip suits people with moderate fitness and basic swimming ability; it’s not recommended for those with serious back or heart issues, pregnant travelers, or heavier participants over the operator’s weight guideline. When water levels rise during spring melt the rapids sharpen—timing and respect for the river keep the adventure fun and safe.
The guided run on the Mendoza River is roughly one hour of active paddling through class III–IV rapids; the full excursion including transfers takes 4–8 hours.
Yes—shared transfers from central Mendoza to the Potrerillos Adventure Base and back are included in the tour price.
The operator supplies neoprene suits, helmets and lifejackets and conducts a safety briefing before entering the water.
People with serious back or heart conditions, pregnant travelers, those over the operator’s weight guideline (~100 kg unless proportionally tall), or those over about 65 without good fitness are not recommended; disclose issues at booking.
Rios Andinos operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The bus slides out of Mendoza’s grid and the city noise thins into scrub, then rock. By the time you reach the Adventure Base in Potrerillos the Andes press close—grey ridges and river-cut gullies steering your path. Guides unpack neoprene suits and helmets while the Mendoza River, fed by Andean snowmelt, hisses below; you can feel the current already daring you.
The bus slides out of Mendoza’s grid and the city noise thins into scrub, then rock. By the time you reach the Adventure Base in Potrerillos the Andes press close—grey ridges and river-cut gullies steering your path. Guides unpack neoprene suits and helmets while the Mendoza River, fed by Andean snowmelt, hisses below; you can feel the current already daring you.
This stretch of river runs through recent glacial and alluvial deposits carved during the uplift of the Andes; terraces and exposed bedrock tell a story of seasonal floods and human irrigation. The area sits in Mendoza province, a region better known for Malbec and ranching, but rivers like the Gutierrez offer a different, wetter history to explore. Local cantinas behind the base serve simple, cash-only snacks—mountain logistics still rule here.
Expect a safety briefing, fitted neoprene suits and lifejackets, and roughly one hour of class III–IV whitewater: quick paddling, technical eddies, and powerful downstream surges. The shared excursion includes hotel pickup and returns to Mendoza the same day, total outing time around 4–8 hours depending on transfer points.
Practical: bring a bathing suit or light base layer under your suit, secure footwear for rocky approaches, sunscreen and sunglasses with a retainer, and cash for the cantina. This trip suits people with moderate fitness and basic swimming ability; it’s not recommended for those with serious back or heart issues, pregnant travelers, or heavier participants over the operator’s weight guideline. When water levels rise during spring melt the rapids sharpen—timing and respect for the river keep the adventure fun and safe.