Outdoor activities in South America
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Reserva da Sapiranga
A turn-off from the road to the Castelo do Garcia d'Ávila leads down a dirt track to the Reserva da Sapiranga, where local student guides take visitors along trails skirting through 600 hectares of secondary Atlantic rain forest. Hikes range from 30 minutes to five hours, with one of the more popular hikes leading down to the Rio Pojuca (bring your swimsuit).
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Compañía de Guías de Montaña Tours
A top-notch mountain-climbing operator whose guides are all ASEGUIM (Asociación Ecuatoriana de Guías de Montaña; Ecuadorian Association of Mountain Guides) instructors and speak several languages. Two-day trips cost around US$220 per person, three days around US$330, not including park entrance fees. Tailor-made trips are available.
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Boulder
Located in Palermo’s Las Cañitas area, Boulder is a small climbing gym with a tiny cave. Classes are available, along with trips to surrounding BA and even further afield, like Mendoza or Bariloche. The day rate includes shoe rental; a downstairs store sells new equipment. And the mate tea is free.
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Andean Treks
Andean Treks is your best source for information and guides for scaling any of the high peaks in the Cuzco area. There are no commercial skiing areas, but adventurous and expert mountain skiers have been known to carry their skis to an Andean summit and ski back down - quite an adventure!
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Andestrack
There are excellent opportunities for trekking and climbing in Parque Nacional Lanín. This is a young, enthusiastic company that has been highly recommended for mountain biking, canoeing, snowshoeing and dog sledding in the park.
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Aluminé Rafting
For rafting on the Río Aluminé (best in November), as well as kayaking, fly-fishing, trekking and rock climbing.
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Turismo 21 de Mayo
Organizes day-trip cruises and treks to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers.
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Turismo Aonikenk
Recommended English-, German- and French-speaking guides. Offers Cabo Froward treks, visits to the king penguin colony in Tierra del Fuego, and cheaper open expeditions geared at experienced participants. Also has information on Estancia Yendegaia.
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Vertice Patagonia
Runs Refugios Grey, Dickson and Paine Grande in Torres del Paine.
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Tom Wesley Viajes de Aventura
Offers horseback riding and mountain biking. This operator has been long in the business and has an excellent reputation.
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Compañía de Guías de Patagonia
A reputable outfitter organizing excursions in the national park, full-day treks and ice-hiking on Glaciar Vinciguerra (AR$329), and recommended three-day treks to Valle Andorra and Paso la Oveja (AR$2026).
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