Everything about Hondo River Belize totally explained
» This article is about the river in Belize and Mexico; for other uses, see Rio Hondo
The
Rio Hondo is a
river of
Central America, approximately 150
km (93.2
mi) in length, which flows in a northeasterly direction to discharge into
Chetumal Bay on the
Caribbean Sea. Most of the international border between the nations of
Mexico and
Belize runs along its length.
The river is formed from the confluences of several upper tributaries, such as the Río Azul (later
Blue Creek in Belize) and Chanchich (Rio Bravo) which have their sources in
Guatemala's
Petén Basin region, and
Booth's River which originates in the western Belizean district of
Orange Walk. These tributaries join to form the Rio Hondo near the settlements of Blue Creek Village, on the Belizean side, and La Unión on the Mexican side. The river continues its northeastern course with few other settlements along its length until reaching its outlet in Chetumal Bay. The city of
Chetumal, capital of Mexico's
Quintana Roo state and the major
port of the region, lies close to this outlet.
Several
archaeological sites of the
pre-Columbian Maya civilization are located near the river's path.
The river is mentioned in a stanza of Belize's
national anthem,
Land of the Free:
» ...
Our fathers, the Baymen, valiant and bold » Drove back the invader; this heritage hold
From proud Rio Hondo to old Sarstoon, » Through coral isle, over blue lagoon;
...
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