Known as “the river that ran away from paradise,” the Caño Cristales
in northern Colombia is often considered the most beautiful river in the
world. Stunning, multi-hued algal streaks paint the riverbed in a
kaleidoscopic palette of reds, yellows, blues, greens and blacks, while
glassy waterfalls spill into neon-colored tide pools. The otherworldly
rainbow effect emerges only during the height of summer when the heat
helps resident algae colonies to grow and multiply, filling craters and
eddies with intense bursts of color.
As beautiful as the Caño Cristales is, it’s only one in an array of
beautiful rivers all around the world. We researched some of the world’s
best, and along with travel sources such as Frommer’s and Fodor’s, came
up with a list of ten rivers around that beg to be visited at least
once in a lifetime.
Río Futaleufú, Chile and Argentina
Río Futaleufú, Chile and Argentina
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The tiny, picturesque town of Futaleufú in Chile provides access to
the river that bears its name, promising a waterway experience that
rivals any in the world for its beauty and drama. Fed by a glacial
runoff, the cold, clear blue waters of the river are a popular locale
for heart-quickening tours by whitewater raft or kayak.
“It winds through lush forests and moody valleys from Argentina to
Chile, providing all the beauty of the Andes and the Chilean and
Argentine lakes districts of northern Patagonia,” says Kealy.
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