Lonquimay River facts for kids

The Lonquimay River is a cool river found in the Araucanía Region of Chile. It starts high up from the melting glaciers of the Sierra Nevada volcano. As it flows, it generally heads northeast, passing by the town of Lonquimay. This river is a smaller stream that eventually joins a bigger river called the Biobío River.

Where Does the Lonquimay River Start?

The Lonquimay River begins its journey from the icy glaciers on the Sierra Nevada volcano. Imagine giant blocks of ice slowly melting, and that water forms the very start of this river!

The River's Path

As the river flows, it travels mostly towards the northeast. It passes by a town also named Lonquimay. Rivers often get their names from the places they flow through, or vice versa!

Joining a Bigger River

The Lonquimay River doesn't flow all the way to the ocean by itself. Instead, it's a "tributary" of the Biobío River. A tributary is like a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. So, the Lonquimay River adds its water to the Biobío River, which is one of Chile's most important rivers.

See Also

• In Spanish: Río Lonquimay para niños