Perhaps one of the most important rivers in Chile, due to its geographical location and economic influence, is the Biobío. Its name comes from the Mapuche language vuu or viu and means ‘double thread’ or ‘cord’. It is also called Rio Grande and Ribimbi or Tuihui by the indigenous people. Location and map It is located in …

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The Matanza Riachuelo River is the second most polluted river in the Republic of Argentina, read on to find out more. The Matanza River is known by several names, including Río de la Matanza, Río Mataderos, Río de la Manzana (‘the Manzano River’) or simply Riachuelo. It is a 64 kilometre (40 mile) long river in Argentina …

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There are many types of ships, not only for holidays at sea, but also indispensable for the realisation of countless commercial and military activities. On this occasion, we invite you to get to know a wide variety of these marvellous ships that allow mankind to move across the oceans. How many types of boat are there? A …

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Located in northern Italy, at the foot of the Alps, Lake Garda’s incomparable blue waters contrast beautifully with the green of the mountains. Find out more about Lake Garda here. Origin of Lake Garda Lake Garda, located in Italy, was formed by the thaw of the last glaciation and is situated at the foot of the Alps, …

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In 1998, during El Niño, the Zarumilla River changed its course, moving 1 square kilometre of land on its eastern bank. The Ecuadorians took advantage of this situation, saying that the river is the natural boundary of the border and therefore gives them rights in the affected area. The Peruvians argued that the area is sovereign Peruvian …

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During the rainy season, the waters of the Quinto sometimes rise high enough to reach the provinces of Santa Fe and Buenos Aires, and sometimes even the Salado River basin. The length of the Quinto River depends on the season. It can vary from 375 kilometres (233 miles) in the dry season to 878 kilometres (546 miles) …

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One of the most beautiful natural spectacles can be seen in the Celeste River, where the water changes colour. Want to know how? Let’s find out. Celeste River It is in Costa Rica that the magical presence of the Rio Celeste takes place. Its source is the confluence of the Quebrada Agria and Buena Vista rivers. It …

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The islands of Antigua and Barbuda are definitely one of the most sought after destinations when it comes to discovering islands, they are on the itineraries of the largest and most important cruise ships in the world, the islands of Antigua and Barbuda are beaches, history and much more. We invite you to learn all about this …

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The Sella River is located in the coastal area of Spain and flows into the Cantabrian Sea, passing through the provinces of León and Asturias. In this article, we will present all the characteristics of this important water source in Spain. The source of the river Sella Its waters come from the Picos de Europa mountain range, …

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Its name in the Indo-European or Sanskrit language means “the son of Brahma” or “the son of God” in our language. The Brahmaputra begins its journey at Mount Kailash in the Himalayas on the Asian continent, flows through part of India and ends in the Bay of Bengal in the Republic of Bangladesh in South Asia (see: …

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