Stand up Paddling inland Mexico.

Just about everyone is familiar with Mexico's beaches.  Gulf, Caribbean and Pacific sides all offer opportunities for great SUP surfing.  My annual pilgrimage takes me to the Rivers of this amazing country.

I explore the endless beautiful rivers that Mexico has to offer.  If you’re familiar with rivers, you know that where there are mountains, there must be rivers and rapids. 

 For the past nine years I have been traveling to the  Sierra Madre Orientals on the eastern side of Mexico.  All of the rivers in the Huasteca region are spring fed, clean, and crisp with a deep turquoise blue color.

  This particular part of the Huasteca is known for its Waterfalls.  Some can be run on a SUP.  

           

One of our newest sections of river is the the headwaters of the Rio Santa Maria.  All rapids are below class 3 and perfect to paddle standing up. The wildlife is incredible, herons, turtles, eagles and migratory shore birds can be seen daily.  This is freshwater paddling at its finest.  

Santa Maria

The river takes us through green canyons, past hot water springs, beaches, ancient trees and even a 400 year old Franciscan Mision!   85 percent of the population of Mexico live in the cities.  Many days we don't see another person the entire river trip!  Other times we find a volleyball game in progress or surrounded by children and our boards kidnapped!

Fun times!

River SUP has rarely been seen here in Mexico, so sometimes we draw a lot of attention when close to civilization.  Everyone is stoked to get a chance to try out a board.  

If you are looking for a warm water winter getaway and you have an addiction to SUP (like I do).  Mexico can be a great option.  Inflatable board, good pair of shoes, PFD and Stoke are all you need.  

  

   Come on down and share the Stoke.  See you on the river.  Aaron