Though it does not have the range of extreme options as neighbouring Chile, Argentina nevertheless has some beautiful white-water rafting ossibilities, ranging from grades II to IV. Most of these are offered as day-trips, and range in price from $60 to $120. These include trips through enchanting monkey puzzle tree scenery on the generally sedate Río Aluminé, to the north of Junín de los Andes; along the turbulent and often silty Río Mendoza near the city of the same name, passing through barren mountain gorges; on the Río Manso in the Alpine-like country of the south of Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi; and along the similar but less-visited Río Corcovado, to the south of Esquel. Esquel can also be used as a base for rafting on Chile's fabulous, world-famous Río Futaleufú, a turquoise river that flows through Chilean temperate rainforest and tests rafters, with rapids of grade V. You do not need previous rafting experience to enjoy these, but you should obviously be able to swim. Pay heed to operators' safety instructions, and ensure your safety gear (especially helmets and life jackets) fit well.