What to wear for White Water Rafting in Urubamba
Rafting is a sport activity that consists of descending rivers on a boat. This sport has become popular in recent years in Cusco, becoming a recreational activity for the whole family. Do you know what to wear for rafting? In this article of an As we tell you.
Cusco Rafting Trips
- Urubamba River Rafting -1D
- Urubamba River Rafting – 2D
- Apurimac River Rafting Black Canyon – 3D/2N
- Apurimac River Rafting – 3D/2N
- Multi Sport Adventures – 3D/2N
- Marañon River Tour Peru – 9D/8N
- Headwater of the Amazon Tambopata river – 8D/7N
1.- The essential ones for rafting are a helmet, to protect you from possible falls during the rapids, and a life jacket. These two basic elements are provided by the company with which you hire the activity as a general rule. Never start the activity if you are not equipped with a helmet and a lifejacket according to your weight and height.
2.- Clothing will vary depending on the season in which you perform the activity. In summer it will be enough to wear a comfortable cotton t-shirt and shorts or swimsuit. In winter, the low temperatures of the river will make you need a neoprene and waterproof gloves.
3.- When it comes to rafting footwear, it is important to wear shoes with rubber soles that allow adhesion to wet surfaces. Never wear sandals or flip-flops, as you could injure yourself with rocks in case of a possible fall into the water.
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