Otoro River facts for kids

The Otoro River, also known as the Grande de Otoro River, is an important river in Honduras. It starts its journey in the Intibucá department. As it flows, it eventually becomes part of the larger Ulúa River in the Santa Barbara Department.

About the Otoro River

The Otoro River is a key waterway in western Honduras. It helps shape the landscape and supports local communities. Understanding rivers like the Otoro helps us learn about the geography of Honduras.

A Famous Tributary: The Río Gualcarque

One of the Otoro River's most well-known smaller rivers, called a tributary, is the Río Gualcarque. This river became famous because of a big project planned there.

The Agua Zarca Dam Project

The Río Gualcarque was chosen as the site for a large construction project called the Agua Zarca Dam. Dams are built to control water, often for electricity or irrigation. However, this dam project faced strong opposition from local communities and environmental groups. They were worried about how the dam would affect the river, the land, and the people living nearby, especially the indigenous Lenca people.

Berta Cáceres and Her Activism

A very brave and important activist named Berta Cáceres became a leader in the fight against the Agua Zarca Dam. She worked tirelessly to protect the environment and the rights of indigenous people in Honduras. Her efforts to stop the dam project brought international attention to the issue. She believed that the dam would harm the river and the way of life for the Lenca people who depend on it.

See also

• List of rivers of Honduras
• In Spanish: Río Otoro para niños