Get inspired by these 50 most Instagrammed rivers in the world
As some destinations around the world are unveiling plans to reopen for travel and tourism, there’s an increasing number of locations feeding into our future trip daydreams.
What better way to unwind and relax than to imagine lazily floating down a river and watching the world casually pass by?
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Rainforest Cruises, specializing in Amazon River cruises, put their expertise to the test to create a list of the most popular rivers around the world according to Instagram.
“We scoured Instagram to find how many times over 1,000 of the largest and most iconic rivers in the world had been hashtagged on the photo-sharing site,” the organization’s website explains. “And the results may well surprise you!”
Without further ado, here are the top 10 most Instagrammed rivers in the world.
10. Murray River, Australia – #202,644
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Coming in at the number 10 spot is the Murray River, the largest river in Australia. At a length of 2,530 km, the river flows across southeastern Australia from the Snowy Mountains to the Indian Ocean.
9. Yarra River, Australia – #227,033
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The most famous river in Australia in terms of Instagram hashtags is the Yarra River, with more than 225,000 posts. The river is home to a plethora of events in Melbourne, including the Moomba festival, Melbourne Festival, and Dragon Boat festivals.
8. Seine River, France – #250,832
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One of the most scenic and romantic spots in the City of Love, it is no surprise that the Seine River in France makes an appearance on this list. It is the second longest river in the country after the Loire River.
7. Chicago River, United States – #277,899
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With over 270,000 posts, the Chicago River located in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States claims the number seven spot on the list. The river and its channels run through the entire city, presenting idyllic views of the surrounding cityscape.
6. Danube River, Central and Eastern Europe – #282,578
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The second largest river in Europe, the Danube River, covers multiple countries, including Austria, Hungary, Germany, the Czech Republic, and more. A particular favourite for Instagrammers is the portion of the river that flows through Budapest, Hungary.
5. Columbia River, United States and Canada – #321,273
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Landing right in the middle of the list is the Columbia River, with over 300,000 posts. The breathtaking scenery that surrounds it only adds to the river’s appeal with such backdrops as the Rocky Mountains and the stunning landscapes of Washington and Oregon.
4. Mississippi River, United States – #461,143
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The Mississippi River is the second largest river in the United States behind the Missouri River. Despite what the name may imply, it actually runs through 10 states, including Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
3. Colorado River, United States – #531,840
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Beginning the top three of the most Instagrammed rivers in the world is the Colorado River. The river’s original name was the Grand, which is fitting, as a large section of it occupies another notable attraction frequented by locals and tourists alike, the Grand Canyon.
2. Hudson River, United States – #1,131,872
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Coming in at number two is the Hudson River, which primarily runs through New York state. There are over one million posts of this river on Instagram, and it provides breathtaking scenery along its banks from the Adirondack Mountains to Upper New York Bay.
1. River Thames, United Kingdom – #1,160,433
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Finally, the number one most posted river on Instagram in the world is the famous River Thames. While it is one of the most iconic features of London, the Thames flows through other notable locations as well, including Oxford and Reading.
The top 50 most Instagrammed rivers in the world are as follows:
- River Thames, United Kingdom
- Hudson River, United States
- Colorado River, United States
- Mississippi River, United States
- Columbia River, United States and Canada
- Danube River. Central and Eastern Europe
- Chicago River, United States
- Seine River, France
- Yarra River, Australia
- Murray River, Australia
- Ohio River, United States
- Mekong River, Southeast Asia
- Brisbane River, Australia
- Nile River, Africa
- Douro River, Portugal and Spain
- Delaware River, United States
- Potomac River, United States
- James River, United States
- Snake River, United States
- Volga River, Russia
- Fraser River, Canada
- Rhine River, Central and Western Europe
- Ottawa River, Canada
- Ganges River, India
- Willamette River, United States
- Missouri River, United States
- Detroit River, United States
- River Avon, United Kingdom
- Chao Phraya River, Thailand
- Amazon River, South America
- Neva River, Russia
- Susquehanna River, United States
- River Clyde, United Kingdom
- Slat River, United States
- River Severn, United Kingdom
- Vltava River, Czech Republic
- River Liffey, Ireland
- Tennessee River, United States
- Arkansas River, United States
- Sacramento River, United States
- Amo River, Italy
- Niagara River, United States and Canada
- River Wye, United Kingdom
- Jordan River, Middle East
- River Mersey, United Kingdom
- Tagus River, Portugal and Spain
- Sava River, Central Europe
- Yellowstone River, United States
- Chattahoochee River, United States
- Vistula River, Poland
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