The Marañón River (Spanish:Río Marañón, IPA:[ˈri.o maɾaˈɲon]) is the principal or mainstem source of the Amazon River, arising about 160km to the northeast of Lima, Peru, and flowing through a deeply eroded Andean valley in a northwesterly direction, along the eastern base of the Cordillera of the Andes, as far as 5 degrees 36' southern latitude; from where it makes a great bend to the northeast, and cuts through the jungle Andes, until at the Pongo de Manseriche it flows into the flat Amazon basin. Although historically, the term "Marañon River" often was applied to the river all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, nowadays the Marañon River is generally thought to end at the confluence with the Ucayali River, after which most cartographers label the ensuing waterway the Amazon River.
Marañón River as the source of the Amazon
The Marañon River was considered the source of the Amazon River starting with the 1707 map published by Padre Samuel Fritz, who indicated the great river “has its source on the southern shore of a lake that is called Lauricocha, near Huánuco." Fritz’ reasoning was based on the fact that the Marañon River is the largest river branch one encounters when journeying upstream, something clearly evident on his map. For most of the 18th–19th centuries and into the 20th century, the Marañon River was generally considered the source of the Amazon. The Marañon River continues to claim the title of the "mainstem source" or "hydrological source" of the Amazon due to its contribution of the highest annual discharge rates, a distinction similar to the Mississippi's "source" at/near Lake Itasca in Minnesota and the Nile's "source" at/near Lake Tana on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia.
Luigi Marmaillo, Peruvian River Guide on Marañon River
Meet Luigi Marmaillo, a skilled Peruvian River Guide. His first time experiencing the Marañon River was as part of a conservation project. He now leads river rafting expeditions to take travelers and adventure enthusiasts through some of the most remote pools and waterfalls in Peru.
Your Perfect Peru presents People Powered Peru with Luigi Marmaillo, Peruvian River Guide.
published: 11 Aug 2022
Maranon Experience - Join us on the river!
Join us on the Marañón River for a 7, 11 or 28 day journey down the Grand Canyon of the Amazon. Fully guided, painless private and basic outfitted options available.
http://maranonexperience.com
published: 04 Jun 2019
Marañon River -Nauta -Peru 2016
This time driving the local transportation called mototaxis getting some fresh air along the Amazon basin
published: 21 Jan 2016
Río Marañón - highlights kayaking/rafting Grand Canyon Central + Lower sections
This footage was mostly from an Oct2016 trip on the section from Chagual to Puerto Malleta, which I've rowed or kayaked 9X now. Super fun trip and similar in quality and length to the Grand Canyon Colorado. I organize these trips for groups of experienced boaters - (outfitting service) and also run general trips for anyone to join - see SierraRios webpage for more info - up to 40 trips by 2020!
published: 23 Jul 2021
Below and Beyond Kayaking the Rio Marañon 2018
In September 2018 Paul Cripps and Jon "Spike" Green set out to self support kayak 540 kms in 15 days down the mighty Rio Marañon in central Peru. Join them and various others as they explore this rarely paddled river that cuts a 3000m+ deep canyon through the heart of the Peruvian Andes
published: 16 Jun 2020
Morning ride on the Maranon River in Peru.
published: 23 Aug 2024
San Lucas Rapid - Marañón River Rafting Peru
Whitewater Rafting San Lucas Rapid on Marañón River in Peru. San Lucas is one of our favourites, full of big waves and holes it's almost 1km of good clean fun.
Join us on a guided 7 day raft trip in Peru!
http://maranonexperience.com/7-day-raft-tour/
Footage:
[email protected]
instagram @dan_wilde19
Edited: Ben Webb
published: 01 Sep 2018
Her Odyssey Season 3 Update: Maranon River
Her Odyssey joined forces with the Rio Maranon Waterkeepers and a group of friends to spend 28 days paddling rafts and kayaks down the Maranon River. The Grand Canyon of the Amazon.
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Read Neon's write-up here: https://her-odyssey.org/2018/07/29/rafting-rio-maranon-2/
Created by: Dan Wilde
Her Odyssey is the community which have come together to empower two women, Lauren Reed and Bethany Hughes, in traveling the length of the Americas by non-motorized means, connecting the stories of the land and its inhabitants.
'Neon' (Lauren's trail name) is a Triple Crowner of thru-hiking (she hiked the AT, PCT, and CDT) and 'Fidgit' (Bethany's trail name) is a PCT and CT thru-hiker and various other long distance trails.
They became the first people to thru-hike the Greater Patagonian Trail and ...
published: 18 Aug 2018
The Story of Marañón River Rock Paintings
Peruvian archaeologist Daniel Castillo Benitez studied the rock paintings along the Marañón River. With the pending construction of hydroelectric mega dams, the team worries that it might flood the sites and eventually lead to the loss of cultural heritage.
This infomercial aims to call action to the general public in Peru to protect the rock paintings.
This video output is in partial requirement for the course Environmental Justice in Practice in Wageningen University and Research and in collaboration with the Marañón Waterkeeper.
All the video clips are credited and rights are reserved.
published: 12 Dec 2021
Linlin Rapid, Maranon River, Class 4, June 2016 (Video: Enrique Ortiz)
Meet Luigi Marmaillo, a skilled Peruvian River Guide. His first time experiencing the Marañon River was as part of a conservation project. He now leads river ra...
Meet Luigi Marmaillo, a skilled Peruvian River Guide. His first time experiencing the Marañon River was as part of a conservation project. He now leads river rafting expeditions to take travelers and adventure enthusiasts through some of the most remote pools and waterfalls in Peru.
Your Perfect Peru presents People Powered Peru with Luigi Marmaillo, Peruvian River Guide.
Meet Luigi Marmaillo, a skilled Peruvian River Guide. His first time experiencing the Marañon River was as part of a conservation project. He now leads river rafting expeditions to take travelers and adventure enthusiasts through some of the most remote pools and waterfalls in Peru.
Your Perfect Peru presents People Powered Peru with Luigi Marmaillo, Peruvian River Guide.
Join us on the Marañón River for a 7, 11 or 28 day journey down the Grand Canyon of the Amazon. Fully guided, painless private and basic outfitted options avail...
Join us on the Marañón River for a 7, 11 or 28 day journey down the Grand Canyon of the Amazon. Fully guided, painless private and basic outfitted options available.
http://maranonexperience.com
Join us on the Marañón River for a 7, 11 or 28 day journey down the Grand Canyon of the Amazon. Fully guided, painless private and basic outfitted options available.
http://maranonexperience.com
This footage was mostly from an Oct2016 trip on the section from Chagual to Puerto Malleta, which I've rowed or kayaked 9X now. Super fun trip and similar in q...
This footage was mostly from an Oct2016 trip on the section from Chagual to Puerto Malleta, which I've rowed or kayaked 9X now. Super fun trip and similar in quality and length to the Grand Canyon Colorado. I organize these trips for groups of experienced boaters - (outfitting service) and also run general trips for anyone to join - see SierraRios webpage for more info - up to 40 trips by 2020!
This footage was mostly from an Oct2016 trip on the section from Chagual to Puerto Malleta, which I've rowed or kayaked 9X now. Super fun trip and similar in quality and length to the Grand Canyon Colorado. I organize these trips for groups of experienced boaters - (outfitting service) and also run general trips for anyone to join - see SierraRios webpage for more info - up to 40 trips by 2020!
In September 2018 Paul Cripps and Jon "Spike" Green set out to self support kayak 540 kms in 15 days down the mighty Rio Marañon in central Peru. Join them and...
In September 2018 Paul Cripps and Jon "Spike" Green set out to self support kayak 540 kms in 15 days down the mighty Rio Marañon in central Peru. Join them and various others as they explore this rarely paddled river that cuts a 3000m+ deep canyon through the heart of the Peruvian Andes
In September 2018 Paul Cripps and Jon "Spike" Green set out to self support kayak 540 kms in 15 days down the mighty Rio Marañon in central Peru. Join them and various others as they explore this rarely paddled river that cuts a 3000m+ deep canyon through the heart of the Peruvian Andes
Whitewater Rafting San Lucas Rapid on Marañón River in Peru. San Lucas is one of our favourites, full of big waves and holes it's almost 1km of good clean fun.
...
Whitewater Rafting San Lucas Rapid on Marañón River in Peru. San Lucas is one of our favourites, full of big waves and holes it's almost 1km of good clean fun.
Join us on a guided 7 day raft trip in Peru!
http://maranonexperience.com/7-day-raft-tour/
Footage:
[email protected]
instagram @dan_wilde19
Edited: Ben Webb
Whitewater Rafting San Lucas Rapid on Marañón River in Peru. San Lucas is one of our favourites, full of big waves and holes it's almost 1km of good clean fun.
Join us on a guided 7 day raft trip in Peru!
http://maranonexperience.com/7-day-raft-tour/
Footage:
[email protected]
instagram @dan_wilde19
Edited: Ben Webb
Her Odyssey joined forces with the Rio Maranon Waterkeepers and a group of friends to spend 28 days paddling rafts and kayaks down the Maranon River. The Grand ...
Her Odyssey joined forces with the Rio Maranon Waterkeepers and a group of friends to spend 28 days paddling rafts and kayaks down the Maranon River. The Grand Canyon of the Amazon.
.
Read Neon's write-up here: https://her-odyssey.org/2018/07/29/rafting-rio-maranon-2/
Created by: Dan Wilde
Her Odyssey is the community which have come together to empower two women, Lauren Reed and Bethany Hughes, in traveling the length of the Americas by non-motorized means, connecting the stories of the land and its inhabitants.
'Neon' (Lauren's trail name) is a Triple Crowner of thru-hiking (she hiked the AT, PCT, and CDT) and 'Fidgit' (Bethany's trail name) is a PCT and CT thru-hiker and various other long distance trails.
They became the first people to thru-hike the Greater Patagonian Trail and also walked the entire length of the Inca Road, the Qhapaq Nan. So far they have covered 8,000 miles of the proposed 20,000 mile journey from Patagonia to the Arctic.
FOLLOW HER ODYSSEY:
Blog - https://her-odyssey.org/blog/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_herodyssey_/
FaceBook -https://www.facebook.com/herodyssey/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Her_Odyssey
JOIN HER ODYSSEY:
www.Her-Odyssey.org
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HerOdyssey
Her Odyssey joined forces with the Rio Maranon Waterkeepers and a group of friends to spend 28 days paddling rafts and kayaks down the Maranon River. The Grand Canyon of the Amazon.
.
Read Neon's write-up here: https://her-odyssey.org/2018/07/29/rafting-rio-maranon-2/
Created by: Dan Wilde
Her Odyssey is the community which have come together to empower two women, Lauren Reed and Bethany Hughes, in traveling the length of the Americas by non-motorized means, connecting the stories of the land and its inhabitants.
'Neon' (Lauren's trail name) is a Triple Crowner of thru-hiking (she hiked the AT, PCT, and CDT) and 'Fidgit' (Bethany's trail name) is a PCT and CT thru-hiker and various other long distance trails.
They became the first people to thru-hike the Greater Patagonian Trail and also walked the entire length of the Inca Road, the Qhapaq Nan. So far they have covered 8,000 miles of the proposed 20,000 mile journey from Patagonia to the Arctic.
FOLLOW HER ODYSSEY:
Blog - https://her-odyssey.org/blog/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_herodyssey_/
FaceBook -https://www.facebook.com/herodyssey/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Her_Odyssey
JOIN HER ODYSSEY:
www.Her-Odyssey.org
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HerOdyssey
Peruvian archaeologist Daniel Castillo Benitez studied the rock paintings along the Marañón River. With the pending construction of hydroelectric mega dams, the...
Peruvian archaeologist Daniel Castillo Benitez studied the rock paintings along the Marañón River. With the pending construction of hydroelectric mega dams, the team worries that it might flood the sites and eventually lead to the loss of cultural heritage.
This infomercial aims to call action to the general public in Peru to protect the rock paintings.
This video output is in partial requirement for the course Environmental Justice in Practice in Wageningen University and Research and in collaboration with the Marañón Waterkeeper.
All the video clips are credited and rights are reserved.
Peruvian archaeologist Daniel Castillo Benitez studied the rock paintings along the Marañón River. With the pending construction of hydroelectric mega dams, the team worries that it might flood the sites and eventually lead to the loss of cultural heritage.
This infomercial aims to call action to the general public in Peru to protect the rock paintings.
This video output is in partial requirement for the course Environmental Justice in Practice in Wageningen University and Research and in collaboration with the Marañón Waterkeeper.
All the video clips are credited and rights are reserved.
Meet Luigi Marmaillo, a skilled Peruvian River Guide. His first time experiencing the Marañon River was as part of a conservation project. He now leads river rafting expeditions to take travelers and adventure enthusiasts through some of the most remote pools and waterfalls in Peru.
Your Perfect Peru presents People Powered Peru with Luigi Marmaillo, Peruvian River Guide.
Join us on the Marañón River for a 7, 11 or 28 day journey down the Grand Canyon of the Amazon. Fully guided, painless private and basic outfitted options available.
http://maranonexperience.com
This footage was mostly from an Oct2016 trip on the section from Chagual to Puerto Malleta, which I've rowed or kayaked 9X now. Super fun trip and similar in quality and length to the Grand Canyon Colorado. I organize these trips for groups of experienced boaters - (outfitting service) and also run general trips for anyone to join - see SierraRios webpage for more info - up to 40 trips by 2020!
In September 2018 Paul Cripps and Jon "Spike" Green set out to self support kayak 540 kms in 15 days down the mighty Rio Marañon in central Peru. Join them and various others as they explore this rarely paddled river that cuts a 3000m+ deep canyon through the heart of the Peruvian Andes
Whitewater Rafting San Lucas Rapid on Marañón River in Peru. San Lucas is one of our favourites, full of big waves and holes it's almost 1km of good clean fun.
Join us on a guided 7 day raft trip in Peru!
http://maranonexperience.com/7-day-raft-tour/
Footage:
[email protected]
instagram @dan_wilde19
Edited: Ben Webb
Her Odyssey joined forces with the Rio Maranon Waterkeepers and a group of friends to spend 28 days paddling rafts and kayaks down the Maranon River. The Grand Canyon of the Amazon.
.
Read Neon's write-up here: https://her-odyssey.org/2018/07/29/rafting-rio-maranon-2/
Created by: Dan Wilde
Her Odyssey is the community which have come together to empower two women, Lauren Reed and Bethany Hughes, in traveling the length of the Americas by non-motorized means, connecting the stories of the land and its inhabitants.
'Neon' (Lauren's trail name) is a Triple Crowner of thru-hiking (she hiked the AT, PCT, and CDT) and 'Fidgit' (Bethany's trail name) is a PCT and CT thru-hiker and various other long distance trails.
They became the first people to thru-hike the Greater Patagonian Trail and also walked the entire length of the Inca Road, the Qhapaq Nan. So far they have covered 8,000 miles of the proposed 20,000 mile journey from Patagonia to the Arctic.
FOLLOW HER ODYSSEY:
Blog - https://her-odyssey.org/blog/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_herodyssey_/
FaceBook -https://www.facebook.com/herodyssey/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Her_Odyssey
JOIN HER ODYSSEY:
www.Her-Odyssey.org
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HerOdyssey
Peruvian archaeologist Daniel Castillo Benitez studied the rock paintings along the Marañón River. With the pending construction of hydroelectric mega dams, the team worries that it might flood the sites and eventually lead to the loss of cultural heritage.
This infomercial aims to call action to the general public in Peru to protect the rock paintings.
This video output is in partial requirement for the course Environmental Justice in Practice in Wageningen University and Research and in collaboration with the Marañón Waterkeeper.
All the video clips are credited and rights are reserved.
The Marañón River (Spanish:Río Marañón, IPA:[ˈri.o maɾaˈɲon]) is the principal or mainstem source of the Amazon River, arising about 160km to the northeast of Lima, Peru, and flowing through a deeply eroded Andean valley in a northwesterly direction, along the eastern base of the Cordillera of the Andes, as far as 5 degrees 36' southern latitude; from where it makes a great bend to the northeast, and cuts through the jungle Andes, until at the Pongo de Manseriche it flows into the flat Amazon basin. Although historically, the term "Marañon River" often was applied to the river all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, nowadays the Marañon River is generally thought to end at the confluence with the Ucayali River, after which most cartographers label the ensuing waterway the Amazon River.
Marañón River as the source of the Amazon
The Marañon River was considered the source of the Amazon River starting with the 1707 map published by Padre Samuel Fritz, who indicated the great river “has its source on the southern shore of a lake that is called Lauricocha, near Huánuco." Fritz’ reasoning was based on the fact that the Marañon River is the largest river branch one encounters when journeying upstream, something clearly evident on his map. For most of the 18th–19th centuries and into the 20th century, the Marañon River was generally considered the source of the Amazon. The Marañon River continues to claim the title of the "mainstem source" or "hydrological source" of the Amazon due to its contribution of the highest annual discharge rates, a distinction similar to the Mississippi's "source" at/near Lake Itasca in Minnesota and the Nile's "source" at/near Lake Tana on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia.
Dr. David Hoddy has been traveling on medical mission trips to Ecuador for two decades ... Hoddy has now gone on 19 medical trips. The villages Hoddy has visited are mostly in the same remote area of southern Ecuador, along the MaranonRiver ... ... .
“It’s a pygmy marmoset. the world’s smallest monkey,” Neycer grinned ... Set at the Amazon river’s head and flanked by its Ucayali and Maranon tributaries, Pacaya-Samiria is accessible only by boat ... .
The travellers had been detained overnight by local tribesmen as a protest to demand government attention to complaints of oil pollution.They were said to be safe and well last night.Tribal leader ...
The chief of the indigenous group, WatsonTrujillo, said all the tourists had departed along the MaranonRiver just after midday on Friday onboard the vessel named Eduardo 11, which had been held since the day before by residents of Cuninico.
... damage from the 16 September spill of 2,500 tons of crude oil into the Cuninico river ... The government and police did not comment on the incident, which took place on a tributary of the Maranon river.
... damage from the September 16 spill of 2,500 tons of crude oil into the Cuninico river ... The government and police did not comment on the incident, which took place on a tributary of the Maranon river.
According to local reports by TV Peru Noticias, indigenous Cuninico people took control of the Maranon river in the Urarinas, northern Peru, in a demonstration over an oil leak in the area on 16 September.
Wadson Trujillo said the foreign passengers include citizens of Germany, Britain, Spain and France who had been traveling along the MaranonRiver when the vessel named Eduardo 11 was halted Thursday by residents of Cuninico.
