If you are a lover of water activities, you may think that beauty is only found in the sea, however, around the world there are most impressive rivers that will make you change your mind. These incredible natural sources that arise from streams that flow, most of the time, into the sea. Its appearance can be more impressive in beauty than many of the lakes or bays that you can visit, so we are going to know what are the 8 most impressive rivers in the world. Join us!
Cano Cristales River. Also known as the «River of the Five Colors» or «Rainbow River», with these attractive names it invites us to get to know it now! It is located in Colombia, in the Sierra de Macarena; its transparent waters slide through its particular relief and the beautiful colors created by the different elements present throughout its extension. the aquatic plant Macarenia clavigera it gives it the beautiful reddish and fuchsia color that falls in love with those who know it, in addition, you can see other colors such as blue, green, yellow, red, even black. She will be surprised and will not stop admiring him for a long time, well, she hypnotizes.
Yangtze River
Traveling to the Asian continent, you will find this river, the largest in China and the third longest in the world, surrounded by a beautiful mountainous landscape, large canyons and conservative Chinese structures. You will be shocked to learn that this creation of nature is home to hundreds of endemic aquatic species, amphibians, reptiles and waterfowl, as well as mammals that seek food in its waters. Here is the impressive Chinese giant salamander, andrias davidianus, the largest in the world. In its waters there are many species in danger of spreading.
Hudson River
This is another one of those most impressive rivers in the world and one of the icons of New York, United States. This river serves as a natural border between the cities of New York and New Jersey.
Futaleufu River
They are the bluest waters you can see, it is located between Argentina and Chile. It flows into Lake Yelcho, and is fed by other lakes and glaciers that surround it. It is one of the most important tourist areas in Argentina. Here you can take extreme rafting and kayak rides or learn the activity of rat-tail fishing.
Danube river
Picturesque and beautiful, it is distributed throughout Central Europe, it is a great tourist attraction, in it, while traveling by boat you will be able to observe all the splendor of ancient castles and medieval monuments, you will practically travel to the past. Along the banks of this you can ride a bike, relax with the cool breeze and tranquility of the water.
Isonzo River
Another extensive river in Europe, entirely with emerald green waters, is found in Western Slovenia and flows into Northeast Italy. It was home to military operations for World War I. To get to know all of nature and the waters, you can kayak down the river with your friends or partner.
lena river
Located in Siberia, this river offers one of the most beautiful routes through an impressive mountain range, despite being frozen for 7 months of the year. The attractive landscapes that are found in its more than 4,000 kilometers in length are impressive, among them the Stone Forest, a set of rock formations produced by the erosion of limestone about 150 meters high, although beautiful its difficult access and weather conditions prevent it from being visited. Due to its icy waters, there is little fauna that inhabits this river, which is why there are only about 50 species of fish, 28 mammals and thousands of insects.
mekong river
Its main attraction is its green waters, due to the diverse ecosystems that inhabit it. This river is located between China and Vietnam, it is one of the largest in the world and it is born from the Himalayan mountain ranges, and runs through 6 countries. This is one of the rivers with the most biodiversity after the Amazon, it has more than a thousand species of freshwater and birds, hundreds of amphibians and reptiles, as well as more than 20,000 species of plants.
Zambezi River
It is located throughout southern Africa and its course is interrupted by numerous waterfalls that add even more charm, including one of the wonders of the world, Victoria Falls. Although its route is interrupted, this river can be navigated for a good stretch, and you can delve into the beauty of its flora and observe animals such as hippos, crocodiles, herons, pelicans from a safe distance, perhaps you will be lucky enough to appreciate an African buffalo in the outskirts, giraffes, even black rhinos, elephants. Beneath the waters there are important fish such as cichlids, tiger fish, the impressive giant spotted eel and the Zambezi shark.
What do you think? Which of these rivers is your favorite?