Cáceres, Mato Grosso
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| Country | Brazil |
| State | Mato Grosso |
| Founded | 6 October 1778[1] |
Cáceres is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. It covers an area of 24,000km2 and as of 2014 had an estimated population of 90,000. [2]
The town is sited on the Paraguay River, and hosts a popular fishing festival each September.[3]
Cáceres was the starting point of the Roosevelt–Rondon Scientific Expedition. [citation needed]
References
- ^ Ivan Sache (21 November 2010). "Cáceres, Mato Grosso (Brazil)". Flags of the World. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
- ^ "Mato Grosso: Caceres". Cidades. IBGE. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
- ^ "Thousands of piranhas infest beach, bite swimmers". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 17 November 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
External links
Cáceres, Mato Grosso travel guide from Wikivoyage- Cáceres Governo Municipal Template:Pt icon
- Pantanal Escapes - Travel Guide and tourist information for Cáceres
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16°11′S 57°40′W / 16.183°S 57.667°W
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