The World's 10 Best Whitewater Rafting Destinations

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Colorado River (USA)

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Zambezi River (Zimbabwe)

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Río Upano (Ecuador)

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Magpie River (Canada)

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Pacuare River (Costa Rica)

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Middle Fork, Salmon River (USA)

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Chilko River (Canada)

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Futaleufú River (Chile)

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Noce River (Italy)

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North Johnstone River (Australia)

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