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Far Flung Adventures |
800-359-4138 |
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Quest Expeditions |
800-277-4537 |
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Tributary Whitewater Tours |
800-672-3846 |
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Middle |
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Location |
West of Veracruz,
east-central Veracruz |
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Driving Time |
Veracruz—3
hours |
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Difficulty |
Class III-IV |
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Trip Length |
45
miles (72 km) |
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Trip Options |
Paddle raft, oar raft;
three days |
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Season |
September-January |
Rio Antigua, which
originates on the snow-covered slopes of Pico de Orizaba (18,700
feet), drains a tropical rain forest region of the Mexican state of
Veracruz. The river passes through a wild and diverse setting—with
a friendly village or two—of a land filled with the reminders of
its pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial past. More than four
centuries ago, Cortes launched his conquest of Mexico from a point
near the Antigua’s mouth close to Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico.
While
the Rio Antigua’s swiftly flowing current is often interrupted by
exciting Class III-Iv rapids such as Rock Garden, Straight Off Adolf,
Rooster Tail, and Ski Jump, the overall pace of the trip is slow
enough to allow guests sufficient time to explore the river’s
surroundings. Rafters will enjoy sampling fresh seafood, tropical
fruits, and souvenirs at local markets. At one riverside campsite,
guests can also relax in a large hot spring.
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