Pinturas River

Pinturas River
Pinturas River as it flows through the Pinturas River Canyon.
Location of mouth
Pinturas River (Argentina)
EtymologyFrom the numerous rock art sites found along the course of the river
Native nameRío Pinturas (Spanish)
Location
CountryArgentina
ProvinceSanta Cruz
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
  coordinates
46°34′59″S 70°18′00″W / 46.583°S 70.300°W / -46.583; -70.300
Basin features
Tributaries 
  rightEcker River

The Pinturas River (Río Pinturas, Spanish for Painted River or River of Paintings) is a river in Patagonia, Argentina, running through the Pinturas River Canyon, near the Cueva de las Manos archeological site. The river's main tributary is the Ecker River. The Pinturas River itself is a tributary of the Deseado River.