The water of the Red River in Cusco, Peru is exactly the color | Awesome Science
The water of the Red River in Cusco, Peru is exactly the color that its name warrants.
Having its source in the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain, the Red River in Cusco is a treat to the eyes. The color of the water runs a pinkish red due to the iron oxides that form a large part of the region’s soil. While it remains a muddy brown through most of the year, the Red River emerges to claim its true beauty during the rainy season.
