Río Sulaco, Honduras (click here for the Honduras table of rivers)

river photo

Class: IV+; Flow: 300-4,000 cfs; Average Gradient: 4 m/km; Portages: perhaps; Length: 19 km; Time: 4 hours

Season: June to December; rafts? yes?; Highlights: fun scenic gorges; Crux move: big 4 rapids in the El Cantilado canyon

Put-In: Sulaco (412 m); Take-Out: Victoria (334 m)

Description: (click here for general notes about my descriptions)

The Río Sulaco is a scenic gem hidden away deep in the central highlands. For the most part the rapids are in the intermediate range, except for a series of class IV/V rapids near the end in the El Cantilado canyon. Kayakers and rafters alike may opt to portage one or more of them.

A full description is in the Mayan Whitewater El Salvador, Honduras, & Nicaragua guidebook.

Descent History: The Ríos Honduras guys ran the Río Sulaco in the 90s, and included it in their guidebook.