Caracol River (Rio Grande do Sul)
River in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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The Caracol River Portuguese: Arroio Caracol is a river in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is a tributary of the Caí River.
| Caracol River | |
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  Mouth location in Brazil | |
| Native name | Arroio Caracol (Portuguese) |
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 29°17′17″S 50°53′24″W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Caí River |
The Caracol River is known for the dramatic Caracol Falls, a major tourist attraction. The 100 hectares (250 acres) Caracol State Park, established in 1973, protects the environment around the falls.[1]
