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Santo Antônio River in Santo Antônio do Rio Abaixo. |
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| Origin | Conceição do Mato Dentro |
| Length | 140km |
The Santo Antônio River of Brazil has its source 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. After running east for 140km it merges with the Doce River.
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).
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