The "river of five colors," which blooms red, yellow, green, and blue for a few months each year.
For a few months each year, an aquatic plant turns the riverbed of Caño Cristales brilliant red, set against yellow sand, green moss, and blue water — “the river of five colours,” often called the most beautiful river in the world.
It’s remote and access is controlled, which keeps this natural wonder pristine.
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