Mapocho River
river, Chile
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The Mapocho River is a river in central Chile that flows through the capital city of Santiago. The river's watershed, along with winter rains and snowmelt from the Andes Mountains, provides water for power development, agriculture, and urban needs in the Santiago region. Historically, the Mapocho River played a role in the city's layout, with one of its southern arms being drained to create a public promenade known as the Alameda Bernardo O'Higgins. The river has been canalized in parts of the city.12
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