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Spend a full day from Mendoza with breakfast overlooking Potrerillos lake, a guided rafting run on the Mendoza River, and an open-fire Argentine asado to finish. This accessible adventure blends moderate whitewater with regional flavors and mountain views.
Spend a full day from Mendoza with breakfast overlooking Potrerillos lake, a guided rafting run on the Mendoza River, and an open-fire Argentine asado to finish. This accessible adventure blends moderate whitewater with regional flavors and mountain views.
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Operated by Futuro Travels · Mendoza, Mendoza Province
Morning light hits the copper-brown sweep of Potrerillos dam as you sip breakfast on the Gran Hotel terrace, lake air nudging your jacket. The guide corrals the group, the river ahead promising movement — eddies that dare you and runs that push you forward — and the day snaps into motion.
moderate.
8–9 hours.
Suitable for most with average fitness; expect short bursts of exertion while paddling and walking to put-in points.
The typical river run is about 6–10 km and includes mainly Class II–III rapids—enough to be exciting but appropriate for participants without advanced whitewater experience.
No—guides provide training and safety gear. Basic swimming comfort is recommended, but no prior rafting skills are required.
Breakfast at Gran Hotel Potrerillos, rafting equipment and guide, and an asado lunch with non-alcoholic beverages are included; transfers from Mendoza are usually provided and confirmed at booking.
Pregnant guests and travelers with serious heart or spinal conditions should not participate; operators may set minimum age limits—confirm at booking and disclose medical issues.
Gran Hotel Potrerillos dates to the 1940s and is recognized locally as provincial heritage; the region grew around irrigation and mountain tourism tied to the Andes.
River flows are influenced by upstream dam management; follow leave-no-trace practices and support operators who limit group sizes and respect riverside vegetation.
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