RIO MARANON “THE GRAND CANYON OF THE ANDES”

Named “The Golden Serpent” by Ciro Alegria, a famous Peruvian writer who lived on its banks, the Marañón River snakes its way nearly 1800 kilometers from its origins in the Andean Mountains before joining the Amazon. At risk of being dammed, the Marañón offers an incredible diversity of both whitewater and experience for paddlers of all skill levels. This autumn, two disparate teams ventured into the so-called “Grand Canyon of the Andes” to experience the Marañón’s chocolate waters for themselves. Ripe with mangoes and cultural exchange, both the upper and lower stretches of the Marañón provided plenty of reason to explore this Peruvian classic.

WORDS: Jakub Sedivy, Louise Capel, Pavlina Zasterova PHOTOGRAPHY: Jakub Sedivy, David Vory Sodomka

“FROM A MULTIDAY SELF-SUPPORT ADVENTURE TO A RAFT-SUPPORTED TRIP WITH MANY OF YOUR BEST FRIENDS, THE MARAÑÓN HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.” The Marañón is not called the Grand Canyon of the Andes for nothing. Steep canyon walls tower over the river, where the stunning scenery, side canyons, adventurous feel, and multiple days on the water inspires comparisons with its better-known northern sibling. From the myriad of cactus plants to the pumas living on the banks of the river, the Marañón nourishes a diverse range of flora and fauna as it makes its way to the Amazon basin. Communities still exist in the neighboring mountains, making a living farming and fishing as they have done for centuries, despite potential hydro-projects that threaten the river and their way of life. In the…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, summer 2017

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