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Caño
Cristales
(English:
Crystal
Channel)
is
a
Colombian
river
located
in
the
Serrania
de
la
Macarena
province
of
Meta,
and
is
a
tributary
of
the
Guayabero
River.
The
river
is
commonly
called
the
"River
of
Five
Colors"
or
the
"Liquid
Rainbow,"
and
is
noted
for
its
striking
colors.[1][2]
The
bed
of
the
river
from
the
end
of
July
through
November
is
variously
colored
yellow,
green,
blue,
black,
and
especially
red,
the
last
caused
by
Macarenia
clavigera
plants
From
June
through
November,
when
the
clear
water
is
low,
the
abundant
underwater
plants
that
cover
the
riverbed
show
off
their
red,
yellow,
green,
and
blue
hues.
The
star
of
the
show
is
Macarenia
clavigera,
a
riverweed
that
ranges
from
bright
red
to
deep
crimson
or
purple
depending
on
its
intake
of
sun
rays.
In
August
and
September,
when
the
florid
flora
are
at
their
peak,
it's
a
coveted
nature
excursion:
Because
the
river's
ecosystem
is
so
fragile,
visits
are
limited
to
guided
tours.
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