Chicamocha River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chicamocha River |
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Suaréz, Chicamocha and Sogamoso rivers
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Location of the Chicamocha River in Colombia
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| Country | Colombia |
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| Main source | Tuta, Boyacá 2,600 m (8,500 ft) 5°42′N 73°14′W / 5.700°N 73.233°W |
| River mouth | Sogamoso River 700 ft (210 m) |
| Length | 400 km (250 mi) |
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| Progression | Sogamoso-Magdalena-Caribbean |
| River system | Magdalena |
| Landmarks | Chicamocha Canyon |
The Chicamocha River is an important river in central-eastern Colombia. It flows through the Boyacá and Santander areas. This river is part of a bigger river system called the Magdalena. The Magdalena River eventually flows into the Caribbean Sea.
The Chicamocha River starts in a place called Tuta in the Boyacá Department. It then travels through the Santander Department. Later, it meets another river, the Suárez River. The Suárez River also has a smaller branch called the Fonce River. When these rivers join, they form the Sogamoso River.
Chicamocha National Park
The Chicamocha River flows through a huge valley known as the Chicamocha Canyon. This canyon is home to a very popular place called the Chicamocha National Park. People often call it PANACHI, which is short for Parque Nacional del Chicamocha.
This park is a major spot for tourists in Colombia. It was even considered to be one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. This shows how special and beautiful the Chicamocha Canyon truly is.
Gallery
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This picture shows the Alto Chicamocha area, including Paipa, Duitama, and Sogamoso.
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See how the Chicamocha River winds its way through the amazing canyon.
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Here is the Chicamocha River as seen from Panachi, the National Park.
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See also
In Spanish: Río Chicamocha para niños
