

The Rio Caño Cristales, also known as "the river that ran away to paradise", "the most beautiful river in the world", and "the river of five colours". is world famous for its colorful display, located near the town of La Macarena in Colombia, South America.
During a brief span between the wet and dry seasons , when the water level is just right, the many varieties of algae and moss located at the bottom of the river, bloom in a brilliant display of colors. Areas of yellow, blue, green, black, and red - and a thousand shades in between - coat the river.
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