Cáceres is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. It covers an area of 24,000 km<sup>2</sup> and as of 2022 had an estimated population of 89,681.
The town is sited on the Paraguay River, and hosts a popular fishing festival each September.
The municipality contains part of the Serra das Araras Ecological Station.
It also contains part of the Taiamã Ecological Station.
The municipality contains the Guirá State Park, created in 2002.
Cáceres was the starting point of the Roosevelt–Rondon Scientific Expedition.
Cáceres is the administrative headquarters of the Mato Grosso State University and has 13 graduation courses and 3 post graduation courses.
Climate
Consular representation
Bolivia has a Consulate in Cáceres.
See also
- Case of the three jaguars
References
External links
- Cáceres Governo Municipal
- Pantanal Escapes - Travel Guide and tourist information for Cáceres