National Canoeing Festival in Chaco
In the Argentine Litoral region, an event awaits you which calls on sportsmen of all ages.
Behold the canoes as they sail along
Would you like to discover the magic of canoe racing? Come to the National Canoeing Festival celebrated at Club de Regatas in the city of Resistencia. Cheer the participants and the clubs from the Argentine northwest and from other provinces around the country. The competition begins with 1,000 meter circuits in several categories: under 10 years of age, under 12 years of age, under 14 years of age, cadet (under 16), junior (under 19), senior (over 19), and master (over 35). Watch challenges in pirogues, in tandem, and in pirogues with a companion.
Will you stay until the end of the tournament? On the second day, enjoy a 12-kilometer marathon in a three-round circuit with buoys. Watch this contest with pirogues, tandems, and mixed free-style, in the cadet, junior, senior, and master categories. And as a closing event, discover the promotional 6-kilometer class, where you’ll see the performance of those who are starting this activity. Enjoy it all in the province of Chaco.
Geographic location: Province of Chaco, Argentine Litoral region.
How to get there: By air, arriving at Resistencia International Airport. By land, via Ruta Nacional 14 by car or by bus (936 km from the city of Buenos Aires).
Area: 562 sq. km.
Altitude: 50 meters above sea level.
Climate: Subtropical.
Recommended length of stay: 2 days.