Chicamocha River
| Chicamocha River | |
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| Country | Colombia |
| Basin features | |
| Main source |
Tuta, Boyacá 2,600 m (8,500 ft) 5°42′N 73°14′W / 5.700°N 73.233°W |
| River mouth |
Sogamoso River 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Progression | Sogamoso-Magdalena-Caribbean |
| River system | Magdalena |
| Landmarks | Chicamocha Canyon |
Chicamocha River is a river of north-central Colombia. It is part of the Magdalena river system that flows into the Caribbean Sea.
Chicamocha River originates in the municipality of Tuta in the department of Boyacá, flows through the department of Santander and joins the Suárez and Fonce Rivers to form the Sogamoso River.
The Chicamocha Canyon is a national park (PANACHI; PArque NAcional de CHIcamocha) and major tourist destination in Colombia. It was preselected for the election of natural wonders of the world.
View of Chicamocha canyon
View of the canyon
View of the canyon
Chicamocha River
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