La Quiaca River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids La Quiaca River |
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| Countries | Argentina and Bolivia |
| Province | Jujuy |
| Department | Potosí |
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| River mouth | San Juan del Oro River Toquero |
The La Quiaca River (also known as the Villazón River) is a river that flows along the border between Argentina and Bolivia. It doesn't have a lot of water, but it's very important for the region. As it passes through the cities of La Quiaca in Argentina and Villazón in Bolivia, the river can become quite dirty.
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Where the River Flows
The La Quiaca River begins its journey in a place called Toquero. From there, it flows from west to east. After going through the city of La Quiaca, the river turns north towards Bolivia.
Joining Other Rivers
Along its path, the La Quiaca River is joined by several smaller streams. These include the streams of Tafna, the Marsh, Sansana, Yavi, and Yavi Chico. Eventually, the La Quiaca River flows into the San Juan del Oro River. The San Juan del Oro River then joins the Cotagaita River, and together they form the Camblaya River. This river later becomes the Pilaya River, which finally flows into the larger Pilcomayo River.
A Bridge Connecting Countries
An important landmark on the La Quiaca River is the Horacio Guzmán International Bridge. This bridge connects the two border cities of La Quiaca (in Argentina) and Villazón (in Bolivia). It's the only official crossing point between Argentina's Jujuy Province and Bolivia's Potosí Department.
Keeping the River Clean
Because the river flows through cities, it can get polluted. To help keep the La Quiaca River clean, the Argentine National Gendarmerie has a special group called the Environmental Patrol. This group works hard on projects to clean up the river and protect its environment.
See also
In Spanish: Río La Quiaca para niños
