Presenting Part 3 of my ‘colors of nature’ series – Cano Caristales, a naturally colored river located in Serrania de la Macarena Park of Meta Province, Republic of Columbia. The South American region is home to this stunning river that is often called ‘The most beautiful river in the world’, ‘The Liquid Rainbow’ and also ‘The River that ran away from Paradise’.
Cano Cristales is like any other river except for a few weeks from September through November, the river transforms into a living rainbow. During the short span between the wet and dry seasons, when the water level is just right, a unique species of plant that lines the river floor called Macarenia clavigera turns a brilliant red. It is perfectly complemented by splotches of yellow and green sand, blue water, and a variety of shades in between. Here’s a look at the river –
The surreal beauty of the wonder known as Cano Cristales.
Painting it red!
The most beautiful river in the World indeed!
Cano Cristales in its shades of red…
The river running over small ridges and holes forms a dramatic picture with its pink algae rendering colors
A closer look at the wonder river
The different colors seen in Cano Cristales
The pink river bed…
Tourists trekking along the river admiring the work of nature!
How it looks from under the water….
Following its course without being aware of its underlying beauty…
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