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Andean scenery than the rapids. Scenic Class II to III floats are possible on most of these
rivers, while Class IV runs are possible on the Ríos Mendoza, Diamante, Meliquina, Hua
Hum and Corcovado. Experience is generally unnecessary for guided runs.
Kayaking is possible on many of the rivers mentioned, and also around Ushuaia, El
Chaltén, Viedma, Puerto Madryn, Paraná, Rosario and Salta. Sea kayakers have options
at Río Deseado and the
estancia
(ranch) at Bahía Bustamante.
WINDSURFING & KITEBOARDING
From around the world, windsurfing and kiteboarding fanatics drag an insane
amount of gear to an isolated spot in the central Andes: Dique Cuesta del Viento,
literally 'slope of the wind reservoir.' The reservoir, near the small village of Rodeo
in San Juan province, is one of the best wind-sports destinations on the planet. Its
consistent and extremely powerful wind blows every afternoon, without fail, from
October to early May. We checked it out and it blew us away!
Paragliding & Skydiving
Paragliding is popular in Argentina and it's a great place to take tandem flights or
classes. Many agencies in Bariloche offer paragliding. Tucumán, Salta, La Rioja and
Merlo have options in the Andean Northwest. Perhaps the best place is La Cumbre, in
Córdoba's Central Sierras - it's also a thrilling place to try skydiving.
