The Zamora River is a tributary of the Santiago River in south-eastern Ecuador. Historically, the Spanish called it Yaya Mayu, meaning ‘Father River’, after the name of a group of Shuar people found nearby. The sources of the Zamora River are located in the Podocarpus National Park, specifically in the Cajanuma Knot. The river flows towards the …
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The Aconcagua River basin in Valparaiso fills the canals used for agricultural irrigation and is an important resource for Chile’s economic progress. Read on to find out all you need to know. Aconcagua River The name of the Aconcagua River means “place of the sheaves”. It has its origin in the confluence of two rivers, the Juncal …
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If you want to know everything about our planet, I invite you to read and discover how wonderful rivers are, here you will learn all about the Loa River, the largest river in Chile. The Loa River has its source in the Andes, about four thousand metres above sea level, at the foot of the Miño volcano. …
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The island of Santorini is a Mediterranean village perched on the cliffs overlooking the caldera of the volcano and the Aegean Sea, its landscapes of volcanic formation, its white houses with blue roofs and its crystal clear beaches of black sand with touches of red, is considered the most beautiful and popular island of Greece. For this …
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With a length of 80 km and a flow of 17.48 m3/s, the Manzanares River is an important part of Venezuela’s history due to its long course and the fresh water that the inhabitants of Cumana enjoy. Read on to find out all about this river! The Manzanares River is an important river in Venezuela, located in …
The Chicamocha River flows through central-eastern Colombia, and the erosion of its riverbed has created the Chicamocha Canyon, a natural beauty much visited by foreigners and locals alike. Map of the Chicamocha River The Chicamocha River, considered one of the most important water sources in the region, originates in the confluence of the Tuta River and …
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Much of the Delaware River has been designated Wild and Scenic, covering 30,000 acres of natural parkland in the eastern United States. Location of the Delaware River The mighty Delaware River begins its journey in the state of New York and flows south for about 670 kilometres, completing its length. Along its course it forms the natural …
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It runs east-west through part of southern Chile and was once the border between the Huiliches and Mapuches (see: Río Manso), indigenous ethnic groups of Chile and Argentina. Since we’re talking about the Tolten River, let’s take a look at some important facts about it. Location and map of the Tolten River It has a length of …
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In the lowlands of Guatemala you will find the La Pasión River, read our article to learn more about it and the spectacular things you can find there. Location of the La Pasión River The Pasión River is a river in the lowlands of northern Guatemala. The river is fed by several upstream tributaries that originate in …
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The Tárcoles River, also known as the Grande de Tárcoles River, is located in the province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica, and flows through the Carara National Park. Location and map of the Tárcoles River The Tárcoles River rises on the southern slopes of the central mountain range of the country and flows west and southwest for about …
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