Inírida River facts for kids
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The Inírida River below the Cerros de Mavecure
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Map of the Guaviare basin, highlighted in yellow, including the Inírida
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| Country | Colombia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Serranía de la Macarena |
| River mouth | Guaviare River 77 m (253 ft) 3°51′57.01″N 67°55′42.74″W / 3.8658361°N 67.9285389°W |
| Length | 1,300 km (810 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 53,795 km2 (20,770 sq mi) to 53,816.9 km2 (20,778.8 sq mi) |
The Inírida River (pronounced ee-NEE-ree-dah) is a very important river in Colombia, a country in the northwest part of South America. It's the biggest river that flows into the Guaviare, which is part of the huge Orinoco River system.
This river is about 1,300 kilometers (that's around 808 miles) long! Imagine a river that long. A big part of it, about 1,000 kilometers (or 621 miles), is calm enough for small boats to travel on. However, in some parts, especially higher up, you'll find exciting rapids and waterfalls. The water in the Inírida River often looks dark. This isn't because it's dirty, but because it has lots of tiny pieces of plants and leaves that have fallen into it.
Where the Inírida River Starts
The Inírida River begins its journey in the Tuhani mountains. These mountains are located in the Guaviare Department, which is a region in Colombia. Its starting point is about 25 kilometers (around 15.5 miles) away from a place called Cerro Pintado.
The River's Path
When the Inírida River first starts, it flows towards the west. Then, it makes a turn and heads east. As it reaches flatter land, it changes direction again and flows mostly to the northeast.
The river ends its long journey in the Guainía Department, another region in Colombia. It joins the Guaviare River near a town called Inírida. This spot is about 25 kilometers (or 15.5 miles) from the border with Venezuela. After the Inírida joins the Guaviare, the Guaviare continues flowing northeast for another 25 kilometers. Finally, the Guaviare River, along with the Atabapo River, flows into the mighty Orinoco River near the city of San Fernando de Atabapo.
See also
In Spanish: Río Inírida para niños
