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Welcome to SierraRios
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Mouse over for the different paddling regions in Mexico. Click on the "Norte" or "Chiapas" regions for more info.
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A nonprofit conservation organization of rivers in México and Latin America
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| Last revised: 12/12/11 |
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| UPCOMING SIERRARIOS GUIDED TRIPS |
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| In 2011, SierraRios is launching guided raft trips (with support for kayakers) down several rivers in Mexico. All trips are suitable for intermediate and advanced boaters. If you are interested in any of these, please contact Rocky Contos, who is organizing them. Individuals with extensive guiding experience on other rivers are welcome and may get reduced rates for servcies provided. |
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DATES |
# DAYS |
DISTANCE |
RENDEZVOUS |
DIFFICULTY |
PRICE |
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| RIO MULATOS-AROS |
Aug26-Sep3 |
9 days |
148 miles |
Douglas/Sahuaripa |
class III-IV |
$600-900 |
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| RIO CONCHOS |
Sep4-Sep9 |
6 days |
109 miles |
Douglas/Cuauhtémoc |
class III-IV |
$400-700 |
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| RIO PIAXTLA |
Sep14-Sep21 |
8 days |
108 miles |
Mazatlán |
III-IV (optional V) |
$600-900 |
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| RIO PRESIDIO |
Sep23-Sep28 |
6 days |
~70 miles |
Mazatlán |
IV |
$450-$700 |
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| RIOS DE COLIMA |
Oct4-Oct10 |
6 days |
~100 miles |
P.Vallarta/Manzanillo |
III and IV |
$400-$700 |
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| EXPLORATORIES |
Oct15-Nov1 |
up to 15 |
variable |
Manzanillo/Zihuatan. |
IV and V |
~$400/wk |
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| RIO USUMACINTA |
Dec31-Jan7 |
7 days |
88 miles |
Chiapas |
II-III |
$550-$750 |
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RIO MULATOS-AROS: The Best Raft-Support Expedition in Mexico
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148 miles, class III-IV, 9 days, $600-900
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August 26-September 3, 2011: rendezvous in Douglas/Sahuaripa. MORE INFO
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This is one of the finest long-distance wilderness rivers in Mexico and located just south of the Arizona border. The trip is comparable to a half Grand Canyon, triple Salt, or Salmon River trip with beautiful canyon, interesting side hikes, and fun rapids. Everyone is welcome: kayakers, rafters, and raft passengers/paddlers. Space is limited. This is primarily a class III trip and is suitable for intermediate kayakers. The 6 class IV rapids can be averted if desired.
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RIO CONCHOS: Sierra Tarahumara to the Desert
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109 miles, class III-IV, 8 days, $450-750
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September 4-10, 2011: rendezvous in Douglas/Cuautémoc. MORE INFO
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On this raft/kayak expedition, we will make our way down one of the most scenic higher elevation rivers in Mexico located just south of the New Mexico/Texas border in the Copper Canyon area. Experience pillars, caves, rapids, and hotsprings in Tarahumara land as we float into the Chihuahua desert. Everyone is welcome: kayakers, rafters, and raft passengers/paddlers. This is a class III trip and is suitable for intermediate kayakers.
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RIO PIAXTLA : Source-to-Sea through the Deepest Canyon in North America
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108 miles, class III-IV, 8 days, $500-900
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September 14-21, 2011: rendezvous in Mazatlán. MORE INFO
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On this kayak/raft expedition down Río Piaxtla, we plan to fly up to the rim, hike down into the deepest canyon in North America, and then paddle all the way to the Pacific Ocean. This is one of the last free-flowing rivers in Mexico's Sierra Madre Occidental and may be dammed soon, so enjoy it while you still can! Everyone is welcome: kayakers, rafters, and raft passengers. The trip is suitable for intermediate kayakers. Class V paddlers have an option of tackling the Puerta de Piaxtla section for the 3 days prior to meeting the group.
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RIO PRESIDIO : Second Deepest Canyon in North America and Partial First Descent
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70 miles, class IV+, 6 days, $500-750
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September 25-30, 2011: rendezvous in Mazatlán. MORE INFO
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Our Río Presidio journey starts at a remote road access point just past several unrunnable chasms. We will face numerous class IV rapids through the second deepest canyon in North America, including in the initial 14 km of virgin river never paddled before!! Use your boat or ours. Everyone is welcome: kayakers, rafters, and raft passengers/paddlers. Another 3 days of class IV may be available before or after (Río Baluarte).
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RIOS DE COLIMA : Tropical Volcano and Granite Gorge Boating
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~100 miles, class IV and III, 7 days, $500-750
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October 8-October 15, 2011: rendezvous in Puerto Vallarta or Manzanillo. MORE INFO
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Join the first commercial descents of several river gems in the state of Colima, home of the 14206 ft Volcán de Colima. Contrast the volcanic rock gorges of Ríos Armeria and Coahuayana with the granite of Río Marabasco. This trip is suited for intermediate or advanced kayakers seeking varied class III and IV tropical whitewater experiences. Bring your boat or use one of ours. Riding the raft is always an option.
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RIO USUMACINTA : Sacred Monkey River of the Maya
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88 miles, class II-III, 8 days, $600-800
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December 31-January 7: rendezvous in Frontera, Chiapas. MORE INFO
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The Usumacinta is the most voluminous river in Mexico and affords one of the greatest river journeys in the world. Join our rafting/kayaking expedition as we make our way down its canyons and stop to camp on giant pristine beaches, visit the Mayan ruins of Yáxchilan and Piedras Negras, enjoy the travertine waterfall of Budsilá, and navigate the big-water rapids of Cañon San José. This trip is suitable for intermediate and even novice paddlers.
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