The Great River Amazon Raft Race Blog
The Great River Amazon Raft Race Blog
We have held The Great River Amazon Raft Race here in Iquitos, Peru since 1998. At first it was just a one day affair attracting local people. In 2006 the race was extended to cover 180 kilometers or 112 miles of the mighty River Amazon over three days. Each team of four must construct their own raft out of balsawood logs and other materials (which are provided) and then paddle the craft for three days through the magnificent rainforest to the finish line in Iquitos.
Eleven different countries took part last year, but it seems the foreigners can never beat the local rafters who always take about four hours less over the three days to complete the course. The winners of the 2007 Great River Amazon Raft Race are the “Los Invincibles”.
The next Great River Amazon Raft Race race will be in September 2008. Seventeen international teams have already officially entered with others pledged to compete in this years race. Join us for a great Amazon adventure.
For more information please click this Iquitos Times link; http://www.iquitostimes.com/raft-race-2008.htm
As usual I am proud to be a sponsor and of course I will have limited space available on my Dawn on the Amazon River boats for those participants or spectators who would appreciate more comfort during the race.
Please click here for information; www.dawnontheamazon.com then click the Special Cruises link in the navigation bar to the left of my home page.
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The Great River Amazon Raft Race Blog
