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Sports and recreation in Aluminé See map

In Aluminé you can practice different sports and a variety of activities to enjoy every corner of the town because of the various geographic resources owned by the region.

Rafting in Aluminé river.

The city offers the possibility of rafting on the Aluminé river, one of the largest rivers of the province of Neuquén, powered by the Litran, Pulmari, Kilca, Ruca Choroy and Quillén, among others. It is also characterized its rapids that goes from 2 up to 4 degrees. 

Therefore the proposal are two circuits:

Circuit no. 1 “Abra Ancha”: A journey of between 6 and 8 kilometers long with an approximate duration of 3 hours to a difficulty grade 2 to 3, recommended for families and beginners and can be done throughout the year.

Circuit no. 2 “Aluminé superior”: The journey, about 15 kilometers, has a difficulty grade 3 to 4, with a duration of 4 to 6 hours. It is recommended for those who have experience and can do so between November and January.

Fishing you can find various trout species.

Sport fishing is another activity that you can fully enjoy because of the many rivers, streams, lakes and lagoons, and the many species highly qualified as rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, brook trout or brook trout, brown trout and creole perch.

This activity can be develop in almost all the rivers or lakes in the area and in different ways: trolling (fishing boats), flycasting (fly fishing) or spinning (fishing spoon from the coast). You must have the corresponding fishing permit.

On the other hand you can go horseback riding through countless circuits marked on the steppe or in the dense forest vegetation.

Trekking for hiking lovers lovers through trails with the possibility of half-day tours, full day and 3 day tours, enjoying the scenic beauty and tranquility of the place. Photo safaris for the adventurous who want to record every moment.

Bird watching, as the ease and tranquility of the place come to the area wide variety of birds found here the ideal habitat for resting. You can observe pink flamingos, swans neck black and a variety of ducks.

And finally, Aluminé offers the alternative of kayaking on the Ruca Choroy river, one of the best of Patagonia to that sport for its rapids and difficulties in navigation that are exciting for the adventurous who like strong emotions. And also in the Alumine river, which promises all year unique streams of water suitable for "rodeo" that consist of "acrobatics" with kayaks.