Cristalino River (Teles Pires) Explained

Cristalino River
Pushpin Map:Brazil
River System:Teles Pires
Source1 Location:Nascentes da Serra do Cachimbo Biological Reserve, Pará
Mouth Location:Teles Pires
Mouth Coordinates:-9.6353°N -55.9289°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Brazil

The Cristalino River (Portuguese: Rio Cristalino) is a river of the states of Pará and Mato Grosso in western Brazil. It is a tributary of the Teles Pires.

Course

The river rises in the Nascentes da Serra do Cachimbo Biological Reserve, a strictly protected conservation unit established in 2005 in the state of Pará.It is an indirect tributary of the Tapajós.

After crossing the border into Mato Grosso the river flows through the Cristalino State Park, established in 2001, before entering the Teles Pires.The river is navigable throughout the state park, despite the large number of submerged rocks and small rapids along its course.

See also