Braço Norte Direito River | |
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Native name | Rio Braço Norte Direito |
Country | Brazil |
Physical characteristics | |
Main source | Espírito Santo state |
River mouth | 20°42′05″S 41°30′33″W / 20.701250°S 41.509037°WCoordinates: 20°42′05″S 41°30′33″W / 20.701250°S 41.509037°W |
Basin features | |
River system | Itapemirim River |
The Braço Norte Direito River, or Santa Clara River, is a river of Espírito Santo state in eastern Brazil. It is a tributary of the Itapemirim River.
The Itapemirim River is formed by the Castelo River and the Braço Norte Direito and Braço Norte Esquerdo rivers, whose sources are in the Caparaó National Park. The 140 metres (460 ft) Cachoeira da Fumaça waterfall on the Braço Norte Direito River attracts thousands of visitors annually due to its great scenic beauty.