Cauto River
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| Origin | Sierra Maestra |
| Mouth | Gulf of Guacanayabo (Caribbean Sea) |
| Basin countries |  Cuba |
| Length | 343 km (213 mi) |
| Source elevation | 600 m (1,969 ft) |
| Mouth elevation | Sea level |
| Basin area | 8,928 km² (3,447.1 sq mi) |
The Cauto River or Río Cauto, located in southeast Cuba, is the longest river of Cuba.
It flows on a total length of 343 kilometers (213 mi) from the Sierra Maestra to the west and north-west, and enters the Caribbean Sea north of Manzanillo. However, it provides only 120 kilometers (75 mi) of transport waterway. Water is not drinkable.
It flows through the provinces of Santiago de Cuba and Granma, and the communities of Palma Soriano, Cauto Cristo and Rio Cauto are located along the river.
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