Guatiquía River facts for kids
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Location of mouth
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| Country | Colombia |
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| Main source | Chingaza páramo Chingaza Natural National Park, Cundinamarca, Colombia 3,500 m (11,500 ft) |
| River mouth | Río Meta Colombia 0 m (0 ft) |
The Guatiquía River (called río Guatiquía in Spanish) is an important river in Colombia. It starts high up in the mountains and flows through different landscapes. This river helps shape the land and is part of a larger river system in South America.
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Where the Guatiquía River Begins
The Guatiquía River starts in a special place called the Chingaza páramo. A páramo is a unique type of mountain ecosystem found in the Andes. It is very high up, about 3,500 metres (11,500 ft) above sea level.
The River's Journey Through Cundinamarca
The river's journey begins in the area of Quetame. This is a small town in the Cundinamarca Department of Colombia. From its source, the Guatiquía River flows for a long distance.
Forming a Deep Canyon
As the river travels, it carves out a long and deep canyon. This canyon stretches for about 137 kilometres (85 mi). It continues until the river reaches the flat lands known as the eastern plains of Colombia. These plains are also called the Llanos Orientales.
How the Guatiquía River Ends
After its long journey, the Guatiquía River splits into two main branches. These branches are known as the Río Negrito and the Río Guayuriba. Both of these branches eventually join a much larger river.
Joining the Meta River
Both the Río Negrito and the Río Guayuriba flow into the Meta River. The Meta River is a major waterway in Colombia. It is part of the huge Orinoco River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
See also
In Spanish: Río Guatiquía para niños
- Rivers of Colombia
