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 Rafting |
 When
a group of friends, a little crazy for adventure, were released
down the waters in Atuel River on some truck cameras put
together with strings, nobody thought that some years later,
José (Tico) Russo, a visionary, would bring the first rafting
raft starting what today is one of the most thrilling sports
that can be practiced in the Atuel Canyon. Rafting means
to descend quick rivers in rubber rafts; of course that
it is not enough, because it is necessary the appropriate
equipment and an expert guide in sailing. San Rafael, and
in particular Atuel River in the Atuel Canyon, has all these
elements and the rafting practice is safe and thrilling.
The difficulty in this sport is from 2 to 3 (in a scale
of 0 to 6), this makes it capable for the whole family.
Given the geologic characteristic of the River course of
the journeys varies in distances and in time. The shortest
is 6 km., an average 10 km., and the longest 16 km., the
time goes from 40 minutes to 2 hours. For the bravest people
there are other alternatives, as rafting degree 4 in Atuel
River, but in El Sosneado area, or voyages of three days
along 100 km., with everything included. You only need to
decide and to be main character of your own adventure. |
Kayak
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 Kayaking
is a sport practiced in white waters rivers (quick rivers
that form foam) and contrary to rafting where the navigators
are several, in the kayak are one is alone against the
river. This characteristic makes it to be one of the most
touching disciplines. It can be practiced in San Rafael
rivers most of the year. There is even a national event
on Easter, which holds a great number of kayak lovers.
National visitors and foreigners arrive with the only
purpose of enjoying the Atuel River white waters. If one
wants to learn this discipline, expert guides can be hired
to teach the basic thing in sailing techniques and they
go with the learner for further security in the first
descents. |
Doky
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|  It
is an activity make in rubber canoes with capacity for
two people, using the same characteristics of the rafting
as for a previous knowledge of the river. It is carried
out with an instructor or guide company.
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water gliders (or sit on top) are a kind of kayak made
out of rigid plastic material, different from the conventional
ones.
The passengers go seated on the craft. Specialized guides
give support to those who dare to enjoy it. It is an activity
for the adventure and the adrenaline lovers.
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Catamarán
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 In
Valle Grande as well as in Los Reyunos you can make excursions
in catamaran during the twelve months of the year. Several
companies offer this service to those who want to enjoy
a relaxing moment on the calm waters of these lakes. |
Fishing
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It
consists on the capture with fishhook of the fish from
the rivers, lakes and lagoons, in the different modalities.
This regulated by the effective legislation in the region.
Los Reyunos, El Nihuil, and Valle Grande are some of the
good places to practice this activity.
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Diving
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 The
diving is not a single patrimony of the southern seas.
San Rafael has companies that organize this activity during
the whole year.
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Windsurf
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 Windsurfing
is one of the main activities in the summer. It is practiced
in San Rafael lakes. The lovers of this sport show off
the multicolored sails in El Nihuil and in Los Reyunos.
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Acuatic
Ski
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The aquatic ski is an important part of the nautical activities
developed in the reservoir waters. Valle Grande, Los Reyunos
and El Nihuil are the options for those who dare to practice
it. |
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| National
Dialing 02627 |
| International
Dialing.
54-2627 |
| Distances
from: |
| Buenos
Aires |
990 |
| Rosario |
890 |
| Córdoba |
685 |
| San
Luis |
273 |
| Mendoza |
232 |
| San
Juan |
407 |
| Neuquén |
605 |
| Bahía
Blanca |
870 |
| Paraná |
924 |
| Santa
Rosa |
543 |
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