Río Grande (Mendoza) Explained

Río Grande
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Argentina
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Mendoza
Subdivision Type3:Department
Length:275km (171miles)
Discharge1 Avg:107m3/s

Río Grande (Spanish for "great river") is a river located in Malargüe Department of southwestern Mendoza Province, Argentina. It arises in the confluence of the rivers Cobre and Tordillo on the Andes range near Chile and ends at the Colorado River at the Neuquén Province border. Its total length is . It's the most plentiful river of Mendoza with a flow of .

The river is from of Malargüe city and its course is development through volcanic rocks cracks. Around exists untouched earth, but the local government plans to take advantage of its resources.

Tributaries

Tordillo River, De la Pampa Stream, Del Infiernillo Stream, Del Totoral Stream, Carilaufquen Stream, De la Yesera Stream, Chacai-có Stream, Chequenco Stream and Agua Botada Stream

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