Encuentro River

Encuentro River
The Alto Palena–Encuentro River boundary dispute on the map.
Palena River basin
Location
Country
  • Chile
  • Argentina
Physical characteristics
SourcePicacho de la Virgen
 • locationAndes
MouthPalena River
 • location
Southern bank of the upper Palena River
Length25 km (16 mi)

The Encuentro River is a natural watercourse that originates in the Picacho de la Virgen and flows generally northward until it empties into the southern bank of the Palena River, forming part of the international boundary between Chile and Argentina in that sector.