Chanchamayo River facts for kids
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Herreria Bridge across Chanchamayo
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| Country | Peru |
| Region | Junín Region |
The Chanchamayo River is an important river located in the Junín Region of Peru. Its name might come from the Quechua language. Some ideas for its meaning include words like chanchay, which means to walk and leap about, or chancha chancha, meaning to walk quickly and irregularly. Another idea is shancha, which is a type of bird. The word mayu simply means river.
River Journey
The Chanchamayo River begins its journey high up in the Huaytapallana mountain range. At its very start, it is known by a different name: the Tulumayu.
Flowing Through La Merced
As the river flows down from the mountains, it passes by the town of La Merced. This town is also sometimes called Chanchamayo, just like the river itself. The river is a key part of the landscape for the people living in this area.
Joining Other Rivers
The Chanchamayo River doesn't flow alone forever. After a while, it meets and joins another river called the Paucartambo River. Once these two rivers come together, they form a new, larger river known as the Perené River. This shows how smaller rivers combine to create bigger waterways.
Images for kids
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The Chanchamayo River as it flows along the town of La Merced.
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The Kimiri Bridge crosses the Chanchamayo River, near the town of Kimiri.
