Click image to zoom

Caño Cristales Colombia

Cao Cristales photographed Monday, August 12, 2019. The river located in the Serrania de la Macarena province of Meta, Colombia and is a tributary of the Guayabero River. The river is commonly called the "River of Five Colors" or the "Liquid Rainbow," and is noted for its striking colors. The color of the river comes from a water plant called Macarenia Clavigera, an endemic aquatic species. The red plant grows and sticks to the rocks. This is what gives the water its' colorful vibrancy. Though it fluctuates subtly year to year, the best time to see the river's many colors is between June and December. (Photo by Thomas O'Neill/NurPhoto)

Photo Details

Photo ID	#4774624
Date Taken	12 August 2019
Location	N/A
Photographer	Thomas O'Neill/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2025 NurPhoto - Thomas O'Neill/NurPhoto

Related Keywords

NurPhoto General News Cano Cristales Colombia Travel Travel Destination Rock rock water outdoor Guayabero River water plant year striking colors red plant Macarenia Clavigera best time Macarena province of Meta endemic aquatic species Colombia tributary Serrania Thomas O'Neill sticks river's colorful vibrancy rocks Liquid Rainbow Cao Cristales

License This Photo

Digital Basic Editorial use on digital platforms only (websites, social media). Single use, up to 1 million monthly UVs. Worldwide distribution. NO COMMERCIAL OR PROMOTIONAL USE

€35.00

Editorial Print & Digital For editorial use in print and digital publications such as newspapers, magazines, and textbooks. Single use, up to 10,000 copies or 1 million UVs. Worldwide distribution. NO COMMERCIAL OR PROMOTIONAL USE

€99.00

Broadcast (TV & Digital) For editorial use in TV production or streaming platforms. Single use, all media rights excluding theatrical, with worldwide distribution in perpetuity. NO COMMERCIAL OR PROMOTIONAL USE

€399.00

Total Price

€35.00

Secure checkout

Need a custom license?

Contact Sales