Perquilauquén River facts for kids
The Perquilauquén River is an important river in Chile. Its name comes from the Mapudungun language, meaning "purgative." This river flows into the Loncomilla River, which is a larger river in the Maule Region. The Perquilauquén River actually teams up with the Longaví River to create the Loncomilla River. The Loncomilla then flows into the even bigger Maule River.
Where the Perquilauquén River Flows
The Perquilauquén River starts its journey flowing from the southeast towards the northwest. For a part of its path, it acts like a natural boundary. It forms the border between several important areas called provinces. These include Linares, Itata, and Punilla.
After this, the river changes direction. It begins to flow north, then turns east, and then heads north again. It continues on this winding path until it meets up with the Longaví River. This meeting point is where the two rivers combine to form the Loncomilla River.
