San Pedro de Atacama River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids San Pedro River |
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The river as seen from the Pukará de Quitor
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| Country | Chile |
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| River mouth | Salar de Atacama |
| Length | 43 km (27 mi) |
The San Pedro River is a river found in northern Chile. It flows through the Antofagasta Region. This river is special because it starts when two other rivers, the Grande River and the Salado River, join together.
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Where the San Pedro River Starts
The San Pedro River begins its journey when the Grande River and the Salado River meet. Let's look at where these two rivers come from.
The Grande River's Journey
The Grande River itself starts when two smaller rivers, the Jauna River and the Putana River, combine. As the Grande River flows downstream, it also collects water from another river called the Machuca River.
The Putana River's Origin
The Putana River gets its water from the northern side of a volcano. This volcano is also called the Putana Volcano.
The Salado River's Journey
The Salado River begins at a place called Aguada Puripica. It flows south for about 43 kilometres (27 mi). After this journey, it meets the Grande River. This is where the San Pedro River officially begins.
The San Pedro River's Path
From where it starts, the San Pedro River flows south for about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi). It passes by the town of San Pedro de Atacama. After this town, the river spreads out into many smaller streams. This is like a delta, where the river branches out before reaching its end.
See also
In Spanish: Río San Pedro de Atacama para niños
