Cano Cristales is also known as 'Rainbow river', 'Liquid rainbow' or 'River of five colours' (100 km long) which is situated in serrania de la Macarena (mouth of Guayabero river), Colombia.
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| Cano Cristales (Rainbow river), Colombia |
Cano Cristales is the most beautiful river in the world which plays different shades of colour in a natural display.It runs during certain months (end of July through November) of the year with different shades of red,yellow, orange, blue etc.It is caused by the plants Macarenia clavigera on the riverbed (Family;Podostemaceae) which is an unique species of plant and turns red or into different shades of red from blood red to maroon.The red plants grow and stick to the rocks.
BEAUTY OF THIS RAINBOW RIVER
It is a very beautiful and colourful river. you may never see a more beautiful river in your life.It has a natural beauty and soft colours which can mesmerizing to you.It would be said that this river ran away from paradise.Green algae, blue water & yellow sand together produce a rainbow colour effect in the water.The red plants grow and stick to the rocks which looks very beautiful.
The river also has natural swimming pools, waterfalls, interesting rock formations.This is the main attraction of Colombia where tourist rush to witness display of this natural work of colour art.
In September and October, the colour is very intensive and the contrasts are just awesome.And the water of this river is very clean & clear and it is a fast-flowing river.And the surrounding environments are also mindblowing.
The river also has natural swimming pools, waterfalls, interesting rock formations.This is the main attraction of Colombia where tourist rush to witness display of this natural work of colour art.
In September and October, the colour is very intensive and the contrasts are just awesome.And the water of this river is very clean & clear and it is a fast-flowing river.And the surrounding environments are also mindblowing.
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| Water falls of Cano Cristales |
HOW TO REACH IN THIS RAINBOW RIVER
You have to take fly to La Macarena town and then take taxi to the Saerrania de la Macarena National Park, then you can walk or even ride a horse to the Cano cristales.
And the local airline company, La Satena offers direct flights from Bogota and back three times per week (each Wednesday, Friday & Sunday).
And the local airline company, La Satena offers direct flights from Bogota and back three times per week (each Wednesday, Friday & Sunday).
But at first, you will need to ask for permit to visit the park from the National Parks Office in advance because only limited numbers of visits per day are allowed and they are mostly given to agencies.
| Macarenia clavigera in Cano Cristales river |
BEST TIME FOR VISIT THIS RAINBOW RIVER
If you'll go in Colombia you must have to see this river and the best time to see this river is between June & December (when colours are very clear) because dry season falls between January & May, during which time visitation by tourists is prohibited.
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