Río Blanco (Aconcagua)
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The Río Blanco (Spanish for "white river") is a river of Chile. It originates close to Cerro Altar and flows generally northward for 15 km (9.3 mi) until it joins the Juncal River, at an elevation of approximately 1,430 m (4,690 ft),[1] forming the Aconcagua River. The mouth of the river is located close to Chile Route 60.
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Río Blanco | |
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Location | |
Country | Chile |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• location | Aconcagua River |
• elevation | 1,430 m (4,690 ft) |
Length | 15 km (9.3 mi)[1] |
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Los Leones River is the main tributary of the river.[1] The inferior course of the Río Blanco is adjacent to Río Blanco National Reserve.