Classification of rivers

A widely accepted international classification classifies the rivers according to their difficulty of navigation.

Flat waters. One talks about water bodies whose surface is practically flat. eddies, hollows and waves are inexistent.
Class I. Very easy. Almost flat waters, very little turbulence with small waves. Totally navigable.
Class II. Easy. Slightly turbulent waters with hollows and holes of no more than 25 cm, small eddies without danger for a swimmer.

From here on, rivers are considered fast, with white water or swift water.

Class III . Intermedite. Turbulent waters with hollows and medium waves of no more than 1 m, eddies challenging of for a swimmer and require some consideration for a boat. Navigation requires good technique and knowledge of the river. Some technical sections require carefull attention.
Class IV . Difficult. Very turbulent but predictable white waters. Hollows and waves of up to two meters, considerable eddies for a boat. Significant cascades can exist. Navigation requires very good technique and knowledge of the river. Narrow passages exist that require complicated technical maneuvers.
Class V. Expert. Little predictable very turbulent white waters with waves and hollows of more than two meters. Dangerous eddies and cascades. It requires an expert level of technique and very good knowledge of the river. Extremely technical maneuvers are necessary.
Class VI . Extremely difficult or impassable. 

A fast river does not have a same classification for all its length, but has a succession of sections of different classes. A river or a part of it is considered of same class as its most difficult section. Most of the practice of in river running is in classes III and IV, with classes II or less belonging to the category of general navigation in which other boats, techniques and equipment are used. The rivers of class V are attempted solely by experts.

General classification: KAYAK

Product name: Floating adventure in the Pegüis Canyon. (Conchos River)

Code: 001

Classification: Class I and II Rapids.

Description: An adventure where you'll experience kayak navigation in a safe and fun way. From the river you'll observe vertical rock cliffs oas high as1300 ft! Also, wildlife species that inhabit the wonderful Chihuahuan desert. After a full hard work day, we'll enjoy a “Discada”, a traditional meal made of the best of Chihuahua's beef and the much needed cold drinks.

General classification: KAYAK

Product name: Whitewater in the Papigochi River.

Code:002

Classification: Class III and Class IV rapids.

Description: The Papigochi River will offer a river trip full of adventures in its rough whitewaters. Its powerful rapids will keep your adrenaline levels in the limit. In the middle of a pine forest we'll place camps near to hot water springs, colonial and archeological sites, among the ones there is an unexplored mogollon culture complex. In the night at camp you'll enjoy a great fire under a sky full of stars.

Includes: Round trip Transport, all meals, water and cold drinks, gear and professional guides.

Duration: 3 days. Departure and arrive to Chihuahua City.

Fee: $ 450.00 dlls per person. (Minimum

General classification: KAYAK

Product name: Urique River exploring.

Code: 003

Classification: Class III and Class IV rapids.

Description: This is our more exciting river trip, where adrenaline and the mix of cultural experience with the Raramuri Indians will play an important roll in your adventure. The Urique Canyon is the deepest in the whole Copper Canyons System. Its deepness reaches 6164 ft. and the bottom of the river is at 1640 ft over sea level, so it means a semitropical climate! Yes, you'll se mango and papaya trees growing wild.

Location: Urique River, Urique, Chihuahua.

Includes: Round trip Transport, all meals, water and cold drinks, gear and professional guides.

Duration: 5 days. Departure and arrive to Chihuahua City.

Fee: $ 750.00 dlls per person. (Minimum group: 5)