Santo Antônio River (Doce River tributary)
River
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The Santo Antônio River of Brazil rises in the Espinhaço Mountains, in the district of Santo Antônio do Cruzeiro, city of Conceição do Mato Dentro, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.[1] Running to the east, after a journey of 287 km, will pour its waters into the Rio Doce.
| Santo Antônio River | |
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 Santo Antônio River in Ferros | |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Conceição do Mato Dentro |
| Mouth | Doce River |
• coordinates | 19°14′S 42°19′W |
| Length | 287 km (178 mi) |
The bandeirantes used the river as a transportation route during the Brazil Gold Rush. Today it is used for fishing and gold panning, as well as leisure and tourism.
The Santo Antônio River is notable for its rocky course with a number of waterfalls, including Bahia Falls and Tabuleiro Falls (rated in the 2005 edition of Guia 4 Rodas as the prettiest in Brazil).