List of rivers of Mexico
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This is a list of rivers of Mexico
, listed from north to south. Alternate names for rivers are given in parentheses.
Rivers flowing into the Gulf of Mexico
Rivers flowing into the Pacific Ocean
Endorheic basin in northern Chihuahua:
Endorheic basin of Bolsón de Mapimí
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Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, listed from north to south. Alternate names for rivers are given in parentheses.
Rivers flowing into the Gulf of MexicoGulf of MexicoThe Gulf of Mexico is a partially landlocked ocean basin largely surrounded by the North American continent and the island of Cuba. It is bounded on the northeast, north and northwest by the Gulf Coast of the United States, on the southwest and south by Mexico, and on the southeast by Cuba. In...
- Río Bravo dajdl NorteRio GrandeThe Rio Grande is a river that flows from southwestern Colorado in the United States to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way it forms part of the Mexico – United States border. Its length varies as its course changes...
- San Juan RiverSan Juan River (Tamaulipas)The San Juan River is the largest and most important river in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. The river feeds the El Cuchillo Dam, which provides the city of Monterrey with water. The San Juan River basin has a total surface area of . The San Juan River is a contributor to the Rio Grande...
- Pesquería RiverPesquería RiverThe Rio Pesquería, Río Pesquería, or Pesquería River, is a river of Mexico. It is a tributary of the San Juan River, which in turn flows into the Rio Grande.-References:...
- Salinas RiverSalinas River (Mexico)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Salinas River
- Pesquería River
- Salado RiverSalado River, MexicoThe Rio Salado, also known as Río Salado, Río Salado de los Nadadores, or Salado River, is a river in northern Mexico, a tributary of the Rio Grande . Its basin extends across the northern portion of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas states.It originates in the Sierra Madre Oriental in Coahuila...
- Sabinas Hidalgo RiverSabinas Hidalgo RiverThe Sabinas Hidalgo River is a river of Mexico. It is a tributary of the Rio Salado, which in turn flows into the Rio Grande.-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 ....
- Candela RiverCandela RiverThe Candela River is a river of Mexico. It is a tributary of the Rio Salado, which in turn flows into the Rio Grande.-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 ....
- Sabinas RiverSabinas River (Coahuila)The Rio Sabinas, Río Sabinas, or Sabinas River, is a river of Mexico. It is a tributary of the Rio Salado, which in turn flows into the Rio Grande.-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 ....
- Sabinas Hidalgo River
- Conchos River
- Chuviscar RiverChuviscar RiverThe Rio Chuviscar, Río Chuviscar, or Chuviscar River, is a river of Mexico. It is a tributary of the Rio Conchos, which in turn flows into the Rio Grande.-References:...
- Sacramento RiverSacramento River (Mexico)The Sacramento River is a river of Mexico, Located in the state of Chihuahua.-History:In 1847, a Mexican army was defeated along the river by the U.S...
- Sacramento River
- San Pedro RiverSan Pedro River (Chihuahua)The San Pedro River is a river of Mexico. It is a tributary of the Rio Conchos, which in turn flows into the Rio Grande.-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 ....
- Florido RiverFlorido RiverThe Rio Florido, Río Florido, or Florido River, is a river of Mexico. It is a tributary of the Rio Conchos, which in turn flows into the Rio Grande.-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 ....
- Parral RiverParral RiverThe Rio Parral, Río Parral, or Parral River, is a river of Mexico. It is a tributary of the Rio Florido, which flows into the Rio Conchos, which in turn flows into the Rio Grande.-References:...
- Parral River
- Balleza RiverBalleza RiverThe Balleza River, or Río Balleza, is a river of Mexico. It is a tributary of the Rio Conchos, which in turn flows into the Rio Grande.-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 ....
(San Juan River)
- Chuviscar River
- San Juan River
- San Fernando RiverSan Fernando River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Conchos River) - Soto La Marina RiverSoto La Marina River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Santander River)- Purificación RiverPurificación River (Tamaulipas)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Purificación River
- Pánuco RiverPánuco RiverThe Pánuco River is a river in Mexico that flows from the River Moctezuma in the Valley of Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico.At its source, it serves as a channel for water-drainage for Mexico City. From there, it becomes the state border between Hidalgo and Querétaro as it moves towards San Luis...
- Tamesí RiverTamesí River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Guayalejo River) - Chicayán RiverChicayán River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Santa Maria RiverSanta Maria River (San Luis Potosi)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Tamuín River) (Tampoán River)- Río VerdeRío Verde (San Luis Potosi)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Río Verde
- Moctezuma RiverMoctezuma River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Tempoal RiverTempoal River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Amajac RiverAmajac River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Extoraz RiverExtoraz River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Tula RiverTula RiverRio Tula is a river in Hidalgo state in central Mexico. It runs through the ancient town of Tula....
- Tempoal River
- Tamesí River
- Tuxpan RiverTuxpan River (Veracruz)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Túxpam River)- Pantepec RiverPantepec River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Vinazco RiverVinazco River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Pantepec River
- Cazones RiverCazones River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Necaxa RiverNecaxa RiverThe Río Necaxa, or Necaxa River, is one of the main rivers of the Mexican state of Puebla. Beginning south of Huauchinango with the name Totolapa, it runs through tall mountains and deep canyons forming the waterfalls known as Salto Chico y Salto Grande; its flow is also used for generation of...
(Tecolutla River) - Nautla RiverNautla River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Bobos RiverBobos River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Bobos River
- Actopan RiverActopan RiverThe Actopan River is a river of Mexico.-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Antigua RiverAntigua River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Pescados River) - Jamapa RiverJamapa RiverThe Río Jamapa is located in the Mexican state of Veracruz, forming in Citlaltépetl and pouring into the Gulf of Mexico in the municipality of Boca del Río ....
- Cotaxtla RiverCotaxtla River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Atoyac River)
- Cotaxtla River
- Papaloapan RiverPapaloapan RiverThe Papaloapan River is one of the main rivers of the Mexican state of Veracruz. Its name is derived from the Nahuatl papalotl and apan ....
- San Juan RiverSan Juan River (Veracruz)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Lalana RiverLalana River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Trinidad RiverTrinidad River (Mexico)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Lalana River
- Tesechoacan RiverTesechoacan RiverThe Tesechoacan River is a river of Mexico in Veracruz states.It is formed where the Cajones River joins the Manso River, both flowing eastward from the Sierra Madre de Oaxaca and is a tributary of the Papaloapan River....
- Playa Vicente RiverPlaya Vicente River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Playa Vicente River
- Tonto RiverTonto RiverThe Tonto River is a river of Oaxaca, Mexico that flows from the mountains of Zongolica. It is dammed by the Miguel Alemán Dam near the town of Temascal or Nuevo Soyaltepec, forming the Miguel Alemán Lake....
- Amapa RiverAmapa River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Amapa River
- Santo Domingo RiverSanto Domingo River (Papaloapan)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Salado RiverSalado River (Oaxaca)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Zapotitlán River) - Río GrandeRío Grande (Oaxaca)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Salado River
- Valle Nacional RiverValle Nacional RiverThe Valle Nacional River is a river of Oaxaca state in Mexico.The river originates in the Sierra Juárez, Oaxaca.The ecology of the region, originally one of pine forests, is threatened by logging, agriculture and grazing....
- San Juan River
- Coatzacoalcos RiverCoatzacoalcos RiverThe Coatzacoalcos is a large river that feeds mainly the south part of the state of Veracruz; it originates in the Sierra de Niltepec and crosses the state of Oaxaca in the region of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, flowing for toward the Gulf of Mexico. Tributaries include El Corte, Sarabia,...
- Uspanapa RiverUspanapa RiverThe Uspanapa River, also known as the Uxpanapa or Uzpanapa, is a river of Mexico. It originates in the foothills of Sierra Atravesada subrange of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas mountains in the state of Oaxaca. It flows through the Selva Zoque and the municipio of Uxpanapa in the state of Veracruz...
(Uxpanapa River) - Jaltepec RiverJaltepec RiverThe Jaltepec River is a river of Mexico. It is a tributary of the Coatzacoalcos River.-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984....
- Sarabia RiverSarabia River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- El Corte RiverEl Corte RiverEl Corte River is the primary tributary of the Coatzacoalcos River, flowing through the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz to the Gulf of Mexico.-Geography:...
- Uspanapa River
- Tonalá RiverTonalá River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Pedregal River) - Grijalva RiverGrijalva RiverGrijalva River, formerly known as Tabasco River. is a 480 km long river in southeastern Mexico. It is named after Juan de Grijalva who visited the area in 1518. The river rises in Chiapas highlands and flows from Chiapas to the state of Tabasco through the Sumidero Canyon into the Bay of...
(Tabasco River) (Río Chiapa)- Usumacinta RiverUsumacinta RiverThe Usumacinta River is a river in southeastern Mexico and northwestern Guatemala. It is formed by the junction of the Pasión River, which arises in the Sierra de Santa Cruz and the Salinas River, also known as the Chixoy, or the Negro, which descends from the Sierra Madre de Guatemala...
- San Pedro y San Pablo RiverSan Pedro y San Pablo River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(distributary) - San Pedro RiverSan Pedro River (Guatemala)The Río San Pedro is a river of Guatemala and Mexico. Its sources are located in the Guatemalan department of El Petén. at . The river flows westwards until it reaches the Mexican border and crosses into the state of Tabasco at . From there it continues northwest and joins the Usumacinta River...
- Lacantún RiverLacantún River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Jataté RiverJataté River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Jataté River
- Salinas RiverSalinas River (Guatemala)The Salinas is a river in Guatemala. The river is called Chixoy River from its sources in the highlands of Huehuetenango and El Quiché until it reaches the Chixoy hydroelectric dam , where the Río Salama and Rio Carchela converge with the Río Negro...
(Chixoy River)
- San Pedro y San Pablo River
- Tulija RiverTulija River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Chilapa RiverChilapa River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Tacotalpa RiverTacotalpa River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Teapa RiverTeapa River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Teapa River
- La Venta RiverLa Venta River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Encajonado RiverEncajonado River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Encajonado River
- Suchiapa RiverSuchiapa River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Santo Domingo RiverSanto Domingo River (Chiapas)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Cuilco RiverCuilco RiverRío Cuilco is a river in Guatemala. The river's sources are located in the Sierra Madre just north of Cajolá where it is called Río Blanco. The Río Blanco joins the Las Manzanas River which in turn joins the San Isidro River to form the Cuilco river...
- Usumacinta River
- Candelaria RiverCandelaria River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Champotón RiverChampotón River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Hondo RiverHondo River (Belize)The Rio Hondo is a river of Central America, approximately 150 km in length, which flows in a northeasterly direction to discharge into Chetumal Bay on the Caribbean Sea...
- Blue CreekBlue Creek (Belize)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Blue Creek
Rivers flowing into the Pacific OceanPacific OceanThe Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the Americas in the east.At 165.2 million square kilometres in area, this largest division of the World...
- Tijuana RiverTijuana RiverThe Tijuana River is an intermittent river, 120 mi long, on the Pacific coast of northern Baja California in Mexico and southern California in the United States.-Location:...
- Las Palmas RiverLas Palmas River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Las Palmas River
- San Vicente RiverSan Vicente River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- San Antonio RiverSan Antonio River (Mexico)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Del Rosario RiverDel Rosario River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- San Andres RiverSan Andres River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Soledad RiverSoledad RiverThe Soledad River is a river of Chiapas state in southern Mexico. It flows through the municipality of Altamirano, Chiapas....
- Arroyo Salado RiverArroyo Salado River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Colorado RiverColorado RiverThe Colorado River , is a river in the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, approximately long, draining a part of the arid regions on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. The watershed of the Colorado River covers in parts of seven U.S. states and two Mexican states...
- Hardy RiverHardy RiverThe Hardy River is a -long Mexican river formed by residual agricultural waters from the Mexicali Valley and running into the Colorado River.-Wildlife:The Rio Hardy is home to a variety of wildlife, including the mosquitofish and the sailfin molly....
- Gila RiverGila RiverThe Gila River is a tributary of the Colorado River, 650 miles long, in the southwestern states of New Mexico and Arizona.-Description:...
- Santa Cruz River
- San Pedro River
- Hardy River
- Sonoyta RiverSonoyta River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Concepción RiverConcepción River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Magdalena River)- Altar RiverAltar River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Altar River
- Sonora RiverSonora RiverRío Sonora is a 402-kilometer-long river of Mexico. It lies on the Pacific slope of the Mexican state of Sonora and it runs into the Gulf of California.-Watershed:...
- San Miguel RiverSan Miguel River (Mexico)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Horcasitas River)
- San Miguel River
- Mátape RiverMátape River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Malapo River) - Yaqui RiverYaqui RiverThe Yaqui River is a river in the state of Sonora in northwestern Mexico. Being the largest river system in the state of Sonora, the Yaqui river is used for irrigation....
- Moctezuma RiverMoctezuma River (Sonora)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Sahuaripa RiverSahuaripa River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Bavispe RiverBavispe RiverThe Rio Bavispe or Bavispe River is a river in Mexico which flows briefly north then mainly south by southwest until it joins with the Aros River to become the Yaqui River, eventually joining the Gulf of California.-History:...
(Bavisque River) - Aros RiverAros River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Mulatos River
- Tutuaca RiverTutuaca River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Sirupa RiverSirupa River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Tomochic RiverTomochic River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Papigochic RiverPapigochic River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Tomochic River
- Moctezuma River
- Mayo River
- Fuerte RiverFuerte RiverThe Fuerte River is a river in the northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa. It begins at the junction of the Verde and Urique rivers, on the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range. It flows generally southwest for a distance of 290 km, emptying into the Gulf of California at Lechuguilla Island,...
- Oteros RiverOteros River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Urique RiverUrique River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Río VerdeRío Verde (Chihuahua)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Río Verde
- Oteros River
- Sinaloa RiverSinaloa River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Mohinora River) - Culiacán RiverCuliacán RiverThe Culiacán River is a river that is formed by the connection of the Tamazula River and Humaya River in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. The water from the river then flows to the Pacific Ocean....
- Humaya RiverHumaya RiverThe Humaya River is a river in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico, that connects to the Tamazula River in the city of Culiacán to form the Culiacán River. The source of the river is the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains. The water flows from the north of the city. The water then flows to the Pacific Ocean....
- Tamazula RiverTamazula RiverThe Tamazula River is a river in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico, that connects with the Humaya River in the city of Culiacán to form the Culiacán River. The source of the water is the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains. The water flows into the city from the east. The water then flows to the Pacific...
- Humaya River
- San Lorenzo RiverSan Lorenzo River (Mexico)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Piaxtla RiverPiaxtla River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Elota RiverElota River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Elota River
- Presidio RiverPresidio River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Baluarte RiverBaluarte River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Teacapan EstuaryTeacapan EstuaryTeacapan Estuary, is an esturary in Mexico, within the two provinces of Sinaloa and Nayarit. This long outlet drains two large coastal lagoons, Agua Grande Lagoon in Sinaloa on its northern end and Agua Brava Lagoon in Nayarit at its southern end, into the Pacific Ocean at its mouth, the Boca...
- Cañas RiverCañas River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Acaponeta RiverAcaponeta RiverThe Acaponeta River is formed in the State of Durango, México.Its surface covers . From its beginning to where it penetrates Nayarit, the river takes the name Quebrada de San Bartolo, and after this point, it is called Río Acaponeta....
- Cañas River
- Río San Pedro MezquitalRío San Pedro Mezquital-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Animas RiverAnimas River (Mexico)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Animas River
- Río Grande de SantiagoRío Grande de SantiagoThe Río Grande de Santiago is one of the longest rivers in Mexico, measuring up long. The river begins at Lake Chapala and continues roughly north-west through the Sierra Madre Occidental, receiving the Verde, Juchipila, Bolaños, and other tributaries...
- Mololoa RiverMololoa RiverThe Mololoa River is one of the biggest rivers in Nayarit, Mexico, along with the Lerma-Santiago and Grande Rivers.-Condition:It is very polluted, but in the past was a recreational area for all the Tepic citizens and marked the end of the city...
- Huaynamota RiverHuaynamota River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Jesus Maria River)- Atengo RiverAtengo River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Atengo River
- Bolaños RiverBolaños River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Colotlán RiverColotlán River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Jerez RiverJerez River (Mexico)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Jerez River
- Mezquitic RiverMezquitic River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Colotlán River
- Juchipila RiverJuchipila River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Calvillo RiverCalvillo River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Calvillo River
- Río VerdeRío Verde (Jalisco)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Río San Pedro)- Los Lagos RiverLos Lagos River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Los Lagos River
- Calderón RiverCalderón RiverThe Calderón River is a tributary of the Lerma Santiago River that flows westward from the Altos region of Jalisco to its junction with the Lerma Santiago River in Tonalá....
- Lake ChapalaLake ChapalaLake Chapala is Mexico's largest freshwater lake. It lies in the municipalities of Chapala, Jocotepec , Poncitlán, and Jamay, in Jalisco, and in Venustiano Carranza and Cojumatlán de Régules, in Michoacán.- Geographic Features :...
- Lerma RiverLerma RiverThe Lerma Santiago River is Mexico's second longest river. It is a river in west-central Mexico that begins in Mexican Plateau at an altitude over above sea level, and ends where it empties into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest lake, near Guadalajara, Jalisco...
- Turbio RiverTurbio River, Mexico-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Guanajuato RiverGuanajuato RiverThe Guanajuato River is a tributary of the Lerma River in the central region of Mexico called the Bajio . The river begins in the silver-rich Guanajuato mountains near the state capital of Guanajuato...
- Apaseo RiverApaseo River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Laja RiverLaja River (Mexico)Laja River is a river in Guanajuato in central Mexico. It is 137 km long. The river rises in the Sierra Madre Occidental, and flows east and then south to join the Apaseo near Celaya.-References:*...
- Laja River
- Turbio River
- Zula RiverZula River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Huaracha RiverHuaracha River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Duero RiverDuero River (Mexico)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Lerma River
- Mololoa River
- Ameca RiverAmeca RiverThe Río Ameca is a river of some 230 km in length in western Mexico.It rises in the Bosque de la Primavera in Jalisco, 23 km to the west of state capital Guadalajara; flows through the city of Ameca; and then forms the boundary between Jalisco and Nayarit on its way to the Pacific Ocean, where it...
- Mascota RiverMascota RiverThe Mascota River is a river running through Jalisco state in western Mexico....
- Atenguillo RiverAtenguillo River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Remus RiverRemus River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Mascota River
- Tomatlán RiverTomatlán River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- San Nicolás RiverSan Nicolás River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Purificación RiverPurificación River (Jalisco)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Chacala RiverChacala River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Cihuatlán River) - Armería RiverArmería River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Ayuquila River) (Ayutla River) - Tuxpan RiverTuxpan River (Jalisco)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Coahuayana River) - Coalcomán RiverCoalcomán River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Aguililla RiverAguililla River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Balsas RiverBalsas RiverThe Balsas River is a major river of south-central Mexico. The basin flows through the states of Puebla, Morelos, Guerrero, and Mexico. The river empties into the Pacific Ocean at Mangrove Point, adjacent to the city of Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán...
(Mezcala River) (Atoyac River)- Tepalcatepec RiverTepalcatepec River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Río Grande)- Cupatitzio RiverCupatitzio River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Del Marques River)
- Cupatitzio River
- Río del OroRío del Oro-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Cutzamala RiverCutzamala River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Ixtapan RiverIxtapan River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Temascaltepec RiverTemascaltepec River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Bejucos RiverBejucos River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Ixtapan River
- Amacuzac RiverAmacuzac River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Yautepec RiverYautepec River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Yautepec River
- Tlapaneco RiverTlapaneco River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Nexapa RiverNexapa River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Mixteco RiverMixteco River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Acatlán RiverAcatlán River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Acatlán River
- San Martín RiverSan Martín River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Zahuapan RiverZahuapan River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Tepalcatepec River
- Atoyac RiverAtoyac River (Guerrero)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Papagayo RiverPapagayo River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Omitlán RiverOmitlán River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Omitlán River
- Ometepec RiverOmetepec River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Quetzala RiverQuetzala River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Quetzala River
- Atoyac RiverAtoyac River (Oaxaca)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Río Verde)- Sordo RiverSordo River (Mexico)Sordo River is a river of eastern Mexico. It flows through the municipality of Xalapa, in the state of Veracruz....
- Atoyaquillo RiverAtoyaquillo River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Putla River)
- Atoyaquillo River
- Sordo River
- Colotepec RiverColotepec River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Copalita RiverCopalita River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Tehuantepec RiverTehuantepec River-References:* Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .* The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.* Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Quiechapa River)- Tequisistlán RiverTequisistlán River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Tequisistlán River
- Suchiate RiverSuchiate RiverThe Suchiate River is a river that marks the southwesternmost part of the border between Mexico and Guatemala...
Rivers in endorheic basins
- New RiverNew River (California)The New River flows north from near Cerro Prieto, through the city of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, into the United States through the city of Calexico, California towards the Salton Sea...
flows to Salton SeaSalton SeaThe Salton Sea is a shallow, saline, endorheic rift lake located directly on the San Andreas Fault, predominantly in California's Imperial Valley. The lake occupies the lowest elevations of the Salton Sink in the Colorado Desert of Imperial and Riverside counties in Southern California. Like Death...
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Endorheic basin in northern Chihuahua:
- Casas Grandes RiverCasas Grandes River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Santa Maria RiverSanta Maria River (Chihuahua)-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Carmen RiverCarmen River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Santa Clara River)
Endorheic basin of Bolsón de Mapimí
Bolsón de Mapimí
The Bolsón de Mapimí is an endorheic river basin located in the center-north of the Mexican Plateau.It is also known as the Comarca Lagunera, and is shared by the states of Durango, Coahuila, Chihuahua, and Zacatecas...
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- Aguanaval RiverAguanaval River-Geography:It originates in the southern Sierra Madre Occidental range of Zacatecas state, and flows generally north through Zacatecas and Durango states to empty into the endorheic Bolsón de Mapimí, in Coahuila state.-Use:...
- Trujillo RiverTrujillo River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Trujillo River
- Nazas RiverNazas RiverThe Nazas River is a river located in northern Mexico, in territory of the states of Coahuila and Durango. It is part of the endorheic Bolsón de Mapimí. It is only long, but irrigates an area of 71,906 km² in the middle of the desert. The Nazas is also nurtured by the San Juan, Ramos, Potreritos,...
(Río del Oro)- Sextín RiverSextín River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Ramos RiverRamos River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
(Santiago River)- Tepehuanes RiverTepehuanes River-References:*Atlas of Mexico, 1975 .*The Prentice Hall American World Atlas, 1984.*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993....
- Tepehuanes River
- Sextín River