The PaddlerUK magazine March 2015 issue 1 | Page 74

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Tampaon
With our jet lag kicked in to touch we were
really keen to do the Tampaon. This is the classic
Ciudad Valles rafting section so it’s pretty easy to
take a lift up to the put in with a rafting company
in exchange for some safety kayak cover.great
deal of accommodation choice.
The common theme to Mexican rivers is the
astounding natural beauty. The Tampaon winds
its way through the forested countryside before
being funnelled through a rather boily gorge.
However, it is classic grade 3 kayaking
throughout and is a lovely warm up run.You’re
rewarded with a spectacular natural land bridge
spanning the entire river, which disappears
underneath. We had freeloaded with a less
organised outfit and got a bit stranded at the
take out, this proves to be a common theme to
our trip.

AMie BURne
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Something I was not expecting in Mexico was
the chilly weather. The day we paddled the
Tampaon was decidedly cold and I had packed
for much warm weather – so take thermals kids!

Tim on El Salto
Credit: Rebecca Jones