Rio Colorado - Hoover Dam

Rio Colorado (or Colorado River) is an iconic river located in the American Southwest and considered a symbol of beauty and wildness. The best known part of the river is the Hoover Dam, one of the most famous dams in the world, located between Arizona and Nevada. Visitors will be enchanted by the sight of the lake formed by the dam - Lake Mead - the largest reservoir in the United States. The Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers opportunities for adventurers and nature lovers, such as fishing, kayaking, hiking and camping. From the top of the dam, visitors can appreciate stunning scenery combining desert beauty and blue waters. Rio Colorado Hoover Dam is also great for photography, as it gives you the chance to experience the magnitude of one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century.