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Packraft, Swiftwater Courses and Expeditions in Mexico
Packraft Mexico
Ujee!
That’s the feeling when the river flows and you hit your lines, filling your heart with stoke!
We live, and explore in Chiapas, and we know its rivers, canyons, people and hidden treasures like no one else.
We are Locals living year round in Chiapas, certified Mexican professionals trained by the American Canoe Association (ACA) in both Swiftwater Rescue and Packrafting as Instructors.
When you book with a locally based companies like Packraft México, you’re not only getting a safe, unforgettable experience — you're also supporting sustainable tourism.
Adventure with passion. Explore with purpose.
Viva México!
About Packraft Mexico
Extraordinary Adventures
Have you ever dreamed of your own adventures in nature?
Discover packrafting as a powerful way to explore nature — light, versatile, and full of possibility.
Have fun and Learn how with the right people
Whether you're navigating calm waters or heading deep into remote rivers, we’re here to help you build the skills and confidence to packraft on your own adventures.
Our Mission
We’re learning to enjoy and protect our rivers — one paddle stroke at a time.
Through education, conservation, improved access, and community building, we aim to make packrafting not just “for the gram”, but a way to connect with nature and each other.
Leave with unforgettable experiences and a lasting impact through sustainable tourism and genuine tourism
Why us?
Our Story
We all desire to explore wild, beautiful places.
But adventure requires more than just desire — it takes preparation.
Who you choose to go with matters.
At Packraft México, our guides are trained in Swiftwater Rescue and Packrafting by the ACA, and officially registered as specialized excursion guides in Mexico with current First Aid and
We all desire to explore wild, beautiful places.
But adventure requires more than just desire — it takes preparation.
Who you choose to go with matters.
At Packraft México, our guides are trained in Swiftwater Rescue and Packrafting by the ACA, and officially registered as specialized excursion guides in Mexico with current First Aid and CPR
Your safety, your experience, and your connection to nature are at the heart of everything we do.
Our Story
Our Story
We are proud to be from Chiapas.
It is our home we love, and want future generations to enjoy.
We work hand in hand with local communities, training local guides using the ACA curriculum to improve safety and education. This directly benefits visitors who come to explore the natural wonders of Chiapas, making their experiences safer and more enriching and help conserve our Nature
Building Community
Training Guides - Sustainable Tourism (Paddle it forward)
Building Community
Packrafting is still new in Mexico — and that’s exciting.
We believe in being Inclusive and not Exclusive
We want Mexicans and other people to experience the freedom of exploring by packraft. That’s why we’re creating learning opportunities and opening the river to all who want to paddle it, safely and responsibly.
Our Team
Training Guides - Sustainable Tourism (Paddle it forward)
Building Community
We’re rising to the challenge of building skilled, experienced boaters.
More and more people are eager to learn — and we’re ready.
Our growing team includes certified NOM-09 guides and ACA instructors committed to sharing knowledge and building a strong packrafting and paddlesport culture in Mexico.
Training Guides - Sustainable Tourism (Paddle it forward)
Training Guides - Sustainable Tourism (Paddle it forward)
Training Guides - Sustainable Tourism (Paddle it forward)
We believe real impact goes beyond money and immediate gains.
With over 20 years experience working with community organizations and philanthropic projects, we have found the best results are through education, training and empowering local communities in order improve their quality of life and create long term benefits.
We offer free tr
We believe real impact goes beyond money and immediate gains.
With over 20 years experience working with community organizations and philanthropic projects, we have found the best results are through education, training and empowering local communities in order improve their quality of life and create long term benefits.
We offer free training to local communities so that when packrafting becomes a source of income, guides are well-trained, fairly paid, this benefits community economic stability as less have to immigrate or travel outside their community to find work. Most importantly the economic benefit stays right here in Mexico, we aim for 100% of the financial benefits to remain in Mexico.
Impact and Goals 2024-2025-2026
Training Guides - Sustainable Tourism (Paddle it forward)
Training Guides - Sustainable Tourism (Paddle it forward)
- In 2024 three guides from Chiapas got Certified as ACA Swiftwater Instructors L4(2024) with Jim Coffey
- November 2025 ACA Kayak and Packraft Instructor Clinic L4 with David Bumgarner. We have 12 signed up from Veracruz and 4 Going from Chiapas. The Candidates will mostly be Kayak Instructors but we have 3 for packrafting. our goal is to
- In 2024 three guides from Chiapas got Certified as ACA Swiftwater Instructors L4(2024) with Jim Coffey
- November 2025 ACA Kayak and Packraft Instructor Clinic L4 with David Bumgarner. We have 12 signed up from Veracruz and 4 Going from Chiapas. The Candidates will mostly be Kayak Instructors but we have 3 for packrafting. our goal is to get 2 full Courses, we are 4 away! This is the First ever ACA Instructor Course for Kayak and Packraft in Mexico!
Packraft Courses: 2024-2025
- The first ever Packraft Course in Mexico occurred in 2024 - thanks to Four Corners Guides. In 2025 a 2nd course occurred, offering a Level 2 and a day set apart for Local Guides(Muchas Gracias Lizzy and Steve, Thad and Tyler)
- We kept it going offering Several Packraft courses in 2025(as of June 2025) in Agua Azul and Arco del Tiempo a total of 17 Local Guides, 8 Mexican Guides(NOM-09) and 4 Conanp members participated in Free Courses. A few repeated courses and greatly improved river running skills. Plans to have Local guides involved in community-based tourism is becoming a reality.
Gear: 2024-2025
We bought 3 more packrafts including the First Mage owned in Mexico. We also received 2 packraft donations, several PFDs, Helmets, Throw-bags and various other essential equipment
Thanks Kent Ford, Allan Cammack and Jacob Moon for Donations
This gear has been used to train in courses and also donated to local guides.
*A total of 17 Packrafts are in Chiapas(as of June 2025)*
River safety training:
Arco del Tiempo and Agua Azul see thousands of Visitors every year. Agua Azul can recieve up to several thousand in a single weekend.
Having Local Guides trained and quality gear will benefit the Safety of our Visitors. In Agua Azul we have donated several brand-new PFDs and Fox Whistles.
In Arco del Tiempo an Inreach mini2 due to its remoteness this is the only device for communication that works. The benefit of communication can potentially lead to faster response times for incidents. We we involved in the rescue training scenarios for Evacs in March 2025 and May 2025 for River Safety training the Local First Responders.
- We will continue Swiftwater training in 2025 and activily looking for a WFA course in Chiapas for 2026
Poco a Poco...Little by little
Future Goals
- Our goal is to continue having an impact after 2025 Mexico will Have the Most ACA Kayak and Packraft Instructor in Latin America
- We plan to offer Expeditions in 2026 that will help finance and contribute to being High Impact Project here at "Packraft Mexico"
- Our goal is that the majority of the resources remain in Mexico and support Sustainable and Genuine Tourism
- other goals in 2026 are to continue to work in Conservation with Conanp and plan a special expedition to monitor Flora and Wildlife as well to continue are Water Quality testing in Río La Venta
- We are prepping for a Full Mexican Expedition or Residents of Mexico to Río La Venta in 2026 by Packraft.
To be Inclusive and not Exclusive any Mexican resident gets discounts on expeditions
Do you want to help?
Instructional Courses and Expeditions
Instructional Courses and Expeditions
We can't do this alone — every contribution makes a difference.
By choosing us you are already helping by financing free courses, gear for Local Guides and community building. We don't ask for tips but if you want to help extra it is always appreciated
Thanks to generous donors, we’ve received packrafts, PFDs, helmets, throw-bags, and GPS
We can't do this alone — every contribution makes a difference.
By choosing us you are already helping by financing free courses, gear for Local Guides and community building. We don't ask for tips but if you want to help extra it is always appreciated
Thanks to generous donors, we’ve received packrafts, PFDs, helmets, throw-bags, and GPS devices — all of which support safety and high-quality training for local guides and better service for visitors.
If you'd like to support this growing community, gear donations and financial contributions are always welcome.
Muchas Gracias
Instructional Courses and Expeditions
Instructional Courses and Expeditions
Instructional Courses and Expeditions
We love Courses and teaching Packraft and Swiftwater based off the ACA curriculum.
All of our Expedition incorporate Instruction in order to learn how to enjoy Packraft Expeditions
If you are interested please contact us at Packraftmexico@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram PackraftMexico for course dates.