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Source of the Río Tinto

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Source of the Río Tinto

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  • Location: Nerva, Cuenca Minera, Huelva, Andalusia, Spain

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    November 22, 2022

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    Site also known as Sierra de Padre Caro. It marks the source of the Rio Tinto, which flows through the interior of Huelva for about 100 km until it reaches the Rio Odiel. Its name is due to the reddish color of its waters, caused by the weathering of minerals with a high content of heavy metal sulfides that were found and exploited in various deposits along the riverbed. This marvelous site and the river that originates here are the subject of scientific studies in collaboration with NASA to analyze a possible analogy with the planet Mars.
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    The source of the Tinto River is located in the municipality of Nerva, in the province of Huelva, Andalusia, and is one of the most unique landscapes in Europe due to its reddish color and its scientific and geological value.
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    Mina Peña del Hierro — Circular route around the source of the Río Tinto

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    The Peña del Hierro circular route, tracing the source of the Río Tinto, plunges you into a landscape that seems to have been plucked from another planet. With its reddish…

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    Hike the moderate 9.0-mile Peña del Hierro and Río Tinto Source Trail, exploring a Mars-like landscape with red waters and ancient mines.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 460 m

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    Location: Nerva, Cuenca Minera, Huelva, Andalusia, Spain

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