Caracol River | |
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Mouth location in Brazil
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Native name | Arroio Caracol |
Country | Brazil |
Basin features | |
River mouth | 29°17′17″S 50°53′24″W / 29.287979°S 50.889873°WCoordinates: 29°17′17″S 50°53′24″W / 29.287979°S 50.889873°W |
River system | Caí River |
The Caracol River Portuguese: Arroio Caracol is a river in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is a tributary of the Caí River.
The Caracol River is known for the dramatic Caracol Falls, a major tourist attraction. The 100 hectares (250 acres) Caracol State Park, established in 1973, protects the environment around the falls.