Discover Where to Go Whitewater Rafting in Peru

If you love adventure, you cannot ignore the places for practicing canoeing in Peru.

Here is a list of rivers for canoeing

Canoeing routes ideal for enjoying this adventure sport.

• Rafting Cañete River

Lunahuana is one of the favorite destinations for canoeing, located just two hours away from Lima. There are routes suitable for both beginners and experienced adventurers. Additionally, you can complement the adventure with the practice of other sports such as rock climbing, mountain biking, or paragliding.

• Rafting Santa River

The routes here vary in distance and difficulty. The most popular routes are: Carhuaz-Mancos, Yungay-Caraz, and Jangas-Anta. This is not only an opportunity to feel pure adrenaline but also to appreciate beautiful landscapes like the Callejón de Huaylas.

• Rafting Urubamba River

It is one of the favorite destinations for canoeing enthusiasts. Located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the area enjoys good weather from April to November, and from December onwards, the rainy season begins, increasing the difficulty of the journey. The journey lasts approximately two hours.

• Rafting Apurímac River

This route requires a lot of physical endurance, as it involves a three-day journey with activities such as river navigation, hiking, and camping.

Considered by some foreign publications as one of the best places for canoeing, the Apurímac River is a demanding route.

• Other Rafting Routes

Peru offers many more canoeing options. Some are only suitable during certain times of the year, while others require more time and resources or involve greater risks. There is the Colca canoeing route, optimal during the month of December. There is also the Tambopata canoeing route, which has a high level of difficulty as it starts in Puno and ends in Puerto Maldonado, with a duration of 10 days.  

See also:

• Rafting: How to tame the rivers on a boat?
• Steve Fisher: The master of impossible rivers.
• Paddling only: What is Va’a and how is it practiced?