Paddling near Villa Bustos, La Rioja

Villa Bustos sits in La Rioja province, in the arid northwest of Argentina, where several rivers and a reservoir within close range make paddling a practical option. The Dique Los Sauces, roughly 10 km away, is the most accessible flatwater destination, while the Río de Huaco, Río Tajamar, and Río Amarillo provide river alternatives for kayakers and canoeists exploring the region.