Caño Cristales – the most fantastic river in the world Bashny.Net

The locals call this natural wonder the river of five colors. And the name Caño Cristales means Crystal clear river, beautiful, isn't it? And all because in her bed five different colors: red, blue, black, yellow and green.





I have the feeling that some artist inadvertently poured all of his palette. But this is only at first glance. All this variety of colors – the waste product of algae. The saturation of the colors, depending on the time of year, either enhanced or weakened. However, the water can be seen to the bottom.





Caño Cristales age of the Andes. Its origins are in Colombia, on the South side of the mountain chain Macarena, and it empties into the river Guayabero in the East. Well, that's not all. The river is not only a "survivor" and color the champion, its more water, almost distilled. Yes, and it's not my imagination, and recent studies. And who said that miracles don't happen?





In the summer the river becomes bright red because of the sun exposure to the algae Macarenia Clavijera dried, which gives such an amazing effect. In deep is formed round, multi-colored natural wells, called "moas", where you can swim or sit and relax. Needless to say that feelings are simply unforgettable?





It should be noted that although the water and pure it is unsuitable for drinking due to the absence in its composition of minerals and salts. And fishermen would be left without a hobby, because the fish in the wrong spot. As the mountain rain water does not contain silt besides its rocky bottom. Underwater vegetation except algae of course, also. Therefore, the fish just simply have nothing to eat, although small fish still somehow survive in a small quantity. However, the tourists do not much pay attention to these minor flaws.





The river is not longer than 100 km and its width is 20 meters. Some travelers slightly alarming its "remoteness" from the world. It can only be reached on horseback or mule. And of course not all travel agencies can arrange such a trip. Well, those who still decided, you will always remember this beautiful remote corner of the planet.





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