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The Caqueta River is found on the continent of South America in the country of Colombia. It originates in the Andes Mountains and eventually finds it way to the Amazon River. It becomes the Japura River before reaching the Amazon River.
The Caqueta River is a natural habitat for a number of species of reptiles and fish. One type of fish in particular is an often unfound or rare catfish that measures up to six feet in length and weighs almost 200 pounds. Also found are piranhas (meat eating fish), electric eels, turtles and caimans (closely related to alligators).
Traveling down the river is done by motorboats, riverboats and dugout canoes. The riverboats are known locally as lanchas. Lanchas can carry a variety of wares sometimes even looking like a general store. Due to the tensions in the surrounding areas and countryside there are sometimes bands of guerrillas present along the river. Care needs to be taken while traveling to ensure safety.
At one time there was the presence of numerous jungles along the riverbanks of the Caqueta River. Many areas have been cleared to make way for crops like rice, corn, sugar cane, yucca, cocoa, and now pastures for grazing. |
