It’s easy to see why Cano Cristales is called the river of five colors.

Whats at the end of a rainbow?

Perhaps its not actually a pot of gold, but a fantastic and colorful river.

Cano Cristales, the Rainbow River, in Colombia

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Macarenia clavigeraclings to the billion-year-old quartzite rocks on the riverbed.

The best time to go is in full sun, when the light reflects the colors.

Generally, the colors are at their peak vibrancy between July and November.

Overhead view of Caño Cristales colorful waterfall

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