Caño Cristales is a real river in Colombia that is constantly changing colors. It’s so incredible that people have dubbed it the Rainbow River. This is definitely something to add to the bucket list!
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The river changes colors so frequently because of a plant called macarenia clavigera. The color of the plant are based on the light and water conditions of the river.
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This stunning display of mother nature is a hot spot for tourists all over the world who are visiting Colombia. The colors range from green, orange, red, yellow, and blue.
This became a hot spot after the guerrilla warfare in Colombia relaxed a bit. The river was right in the middle of the guerrilla territory int he early 2000’s. Colombian officials have now deemed it a safe place to visit.