Rio Hondo facts for kids

Río Hondo is a Spanish phrase that means "deep river." Because of this, many different places around the world share this name. It can refer to rivers, towns, or even a crater on an asteroid!

Let's explore some of the places named Río Hondo.

Rivers Named Río Hondo

Many rivers are called Río Hondo. These rivers are important for the areas they flow through.

The Hondo River in Belize

The Hondo River is a very important river in Central America. It forms a large part of the border between two countries: Belize and Mexico. Rivers often make natural borders between countries or regions.

Rio Hondo in California

In the United States, there is a Rio Hondo (California) in the state of California. This river is a tributary of the Los Angeles River. A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river.

Rio Hondo College

Because of this river, a college in California is named Rio Hondo College. It is a place where students can go to learn and get a higher education.

Rio Hondo Rivers in New Mexico

New Mexico, another U.S. state, actually has two rivers named Rio Hondo.

• One is called Rio Hondo (Northern New Mexico) and is in the northern part of the state.
• The other is called Rio Hondo (Southern New Mexico) and is in the southern part of the state.

Rio Hondo in Puerto Rico

Rio Hondo (Puerto Rico) is a river located in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. Rivers are vital for providing water and supporting local ecosystems.

Towns and Cities Named Río Hondo

Several towns and cities around the world also carry the name Río Hondo.

Río Hondo in Guatemala

Río Hondo, Zacapa is a municipality, which is like a town or district, in the country of Guatemala. It is located in the department of Zacapa.

Rio Hondo in Texas

In the U.S. state of Texas, there is a town called Rio Hondo, Texas. Towns like this often grow up near important rivers or natural features.

Termas de Río Hondo in Argentina

In Argentina, there is a city called Termas de Río Hondo. This city is famous for its hot springs, which are natural pools of warm water that come from underground. People often visit hot springs for relaxation and their natural properties.

Rio Hondo in Cuba

There is a barrio named Rio Hondo in Consolación del Sur, which is a municipality in Cuba. A barrio is a neighborhood or a district within a town or city.

Rio Hondo in the Philippines

Another barrio named Rio Hondo can be found in Zamboanga City, which is in the Philippines.

Rio Hondo in Space

Believe it or not, the name Río Hondo even appears in space!

Rio Hondo Crater

There is a named impact crater on an asteroid called 951 Gaspra. This crater is called Rio Hondo (crater). An impact crater is a bowl-shaped hole left on a planet or asteroid's surface after something like a meteorite crashes into it.