Though the El Fuerte Amigos office has officially closed (due to lack of tourism and an effort to keep costs down), we've sold our kayaking and biking business to our neighbor Alberto Sanchez who owns a company called Chuchos Adventures. He will continue to offer the kayak trips and rentals at Amigo prices and has our Amigo stamp of approval.

 

Have an extra day in El Fuerte? If you don't, you should!

Kayaking down the El Fuerte River has never been easier. With several guided trips to choose from, you just can't miss out on this brand new excursion on the river. Bilingual guides, transfers included, all the equipment you need, a sparkling river with several rapids sections, birds, petro glyphs, peace and tranquility...what are you waiting for?

Full day kayak rentals for use on Lake Domiguez are also available.

 

Write to Alberto Sanchez at Chuchos Adventures for more information on all kayak & bike rentals and guided kayking tours: alsagu7@hotmail.com or call; 698-893-1003

KAYAK GUIDED TOURS

Short & Sweet:

For beginners or those that don't have a lot of time, we offer this Guided Kayak Tour down the El Fuerte River. Transfer to the 'put in' spot and transfer from the 'take out' spot is included as well as dry towels and cold drinks waiting for you at the end. Your Bilingual guide will escort you down river with a stop off at Cerro de la Mascara to do a short hike to see the petro glyphs there. Float serenely down the river and check out the interesting bird life that flies across your path.

There is one section of rapids on this trip but whether it is gentle or raging will depend upon water level as this river is controlled by Hidalgo dam and water levels fluctuate daily. Your guide will give you a safety talk before heading out and helmets and life jackets must be worn at all times. Duration time is ~ 3 hours, but varies by paddling speed.

You will be required to sign a Liability Waiver Release before your trip begins and please remember that you are 100% responsible for the gear in your possession during the trip and must pay for any damages or losses. You must leave a passport as a deposit on the equipment and it will be returned to you upon completion of the trip.

Cost is $40US per person, (minimum 2 ppl), with a Single Sit-on-top or Tandem Sit-on-top kayak.

Floating Peacefully

Rough & Tumble:

For experienced Kayakers, we offer this Guided Kayak Tour down the El Fuerte River. Transfer to the 'put in' spot and transfer from the 'take out' spot is included as well as dry towels and cold drinks waiting for you at the end. You and your Bilingual Guide will start out near the dam of Hidalgo and hit a succession of 2 rapids rather quickly. This should warm you up and get your heart racing. Float gently for a bit, visit the petro glyphs and then hit another rapid before calmly finishing your trip in the gentle waters once again.

There are 3 sections of rapids on this trip but whether they are gentle or raging will depend upon water level as this river is controlled by Hidalgo dam and water levels fluctuate daily. Your guide will give you a safety talk before heading out and helmets and life jackets must be worn at all times. Duration time is ~ 5 hours, but varies by paddling speed.

You will be required to sign a Liability Waiver Release before your trip begins and please remember that you are 100% responsible for the gear in your possession during the trip and must pay for any damages or losses. You must leave a passport as a deposit on the equipment and it will be returned to you upon completion of the trip.

Cost is $60US per person, (minimum 2 ppl), with a Single Sit-on-top or Tandem Sit-on-top kayak.

The Rapids


We open at 8am sharp and close at 5pm, Monday through Friday, but are usually out on River trips on Saturdays and Sundays with reserved groups. If you find we are not in, please stop back by later or even better, call and reserve ahead so you don't miss out on your day of Adventure on the El Fuerte River!