Matanza River

Local nameRiachuelo
Location

The Matanza River is known by several names, including, in Spanish, Río de la Matanza, Río Matanza, Río Mataderos, Río de la Manzana or simply Riachuelo. It is a 64-kilometre stream in Argentina that originates in the Buenos Aires Province and defines the southern boundary of the Buenos Aires federal district. It empties into the Río de la Plata between Tandanor and Dock Sud. The La Boca neighbourhood and the Boca Juniors football club are located near the stream's mouth. The Spanish word boca means "mouth".

The river's course has been canalized and channelized in places, especially along its lower course.

Tags River
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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matanza_River

Address 5915 Avenida 27 de Febrero, Villa Soldati, Argentina

Coordinates -34°40'27.021" N -58°24'54.77" E

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