RIVER INFO

The Alseseca River falls headlong from a high plateau near “Altotonga” advancing down a narrow canal over dark volcanic rock, and joins finally with “Filo-Bobos” River. Its course includes a 70 meters high waterfall called “El Encanto,” along with over 15 waterfalls higher than 10 meters. But the most accessible and easiest section to kayak is above the “Tablazo” bridge, with about 30 runnable rapids and falls between 3 and 7 meters high, all within a distance of 4 kilometers.

Starting at “Rancho el 7” until just below a low stone bridge, the estimated time of the race is around 15 min, and includes more than 20 rapids and falls. The race is timed, with participants starting with two minute intervals. All competitors must have prior experience on this section.
SPORT

Whitewater Kayaking

  
MODE Creek  
RIVER Alseseca, Veracruz.  
SECTION El Tablazo  
CLASSIFICATION 3-5  
TYPE

Rapids and Waterfalls

  
DISTANCE 2.2 kms  
GOAL

Protection of the natural beauty of the Alseseca River

  
CATEGORY

Short and Long

  
STAGES

Single race

 
COMPETITION STYLE timed  
Altitude at the start 1,324 msnm  
Altitude at the finish 1,211 msnm  
Archie's Waterfall class  3 This is the highest waterfall - 7 mts high.
Sticky Hole class  4 The difficulty of this rapid is 2 retentive holes.
Triple Drop class  3 These are 3 consecutive drops betwen 2 mts. to 3.5 mts. In no more than 20 mts.
"S" Turn (Toboggan) class  5 Starts with a 5 mts waterfall and continues down to a narrow, S-turn canyon.
The -TypeWriter (Meta) class 4 It begins with a 3m waterfall high and drops into a tricky bottom hydraulic.