Where does the amazon river start?

Five different tributaries have been designated as the source of the Amazon River through the centuries. A new study argues for yet another. read more

slide 1 of 5 The Amazon River is located in South America and is the second longest river in the world. read more

Although the Amazon river remains largely undammed, around 412 dams are in operation in the Amazon’s tributary rivers. From these 412 dams, 151 are constructed over six of the main tributary rivers that drain into the Amazon. read more

According to a research trip directed by National Geographic it was determined that the Amazon River has its humble beginnings atop the Peruvian Andes. One might think that this massive river would have a thunderous beginning but it is just a tiny trickle of water high in the mountains. read more