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

river photo

Class: IV; Flow: 1,000-6,000 cfs; Average Gradient: 6 m/km; Portages: likely; Length: 22 km; Time: 2.5-4 hours

Season: June to November; rafts? yes; Highlights: big rapids; Crux move: defensive scouting

Put-In: Texiguat (304 m); Take-Out: Morolica bridge (180 m) or Lower Río Choluteca

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

The Texiguat is the Río Choluteca's largest tributary and covers a lot of ground through a remote valley. The Lower section is southern Honduras' premiere big-water and rafting run. The big action is concentrated in the middle of run, allowing a good warm-up and cool- down. The run can be extended on the Lower Choluteca for those so inclined.

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

Descent History: My only descent was in June 2017.