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What is the unique characteristic of the boiling river?
It is the only boiling river that isn’t located near an active volcanic area.
What is the temperature of the river?
27°C to around 94°C
What does Andrés do in the Boiling River Project?
Andrés works together with the locals to protect the river and the jungle around it.
Where is the boiling river?
Peru
When can you swim in the boiling river?
After a storm
How long can you swim in the boiling river when it is cold?
For 20 minutes
The water from the boiling river is poisonous. True or False?
False
What happens when plants or human fall into the river?
The river can kill them.
Why is the boiling river culturally important?
Local believe it is home to powerful spirits.
Give examples of how people use the water from the boiling river.
Make medicine, cook, wash, heal, and even drink.
How deep is the boiling river?
6 meters
