List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul
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List of river
s in Rio Grande do Sul
(Brazilian State).
The list is arranged by drainage basin from north to south, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name and ordered from downstream to upstream. All rivers in Rio Grande do Sul drain to the Atlantic Ocean
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is connected to the Atlantic by the Rio Grande inlet.
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
s in Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
(Brazilian State).
The list is arranged by drainage basin from north to south, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name and ordered from downstream to upstream. All rivers in Rio Grande do Sul drain to the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
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Atlantic Coast/Lagoa dos Patos
Lagoa dos PatosLagoa dos Patos
Lagoa dos Patos is the second largest lagoon in Latin America and the biggest in Brazil. It is located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. It is 174 miles long, has a maximum width of 44 miles , and a total area of 3,803 sq. mi....
is connected to the Atlantic by the Rio Grande inlet.
- Mampituba RiverMampituba RiverThe Mampituba River is a river forming part of the boundary between Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul states in southeastern Brazil.-References:* ] map]...
- Três Forquilhas RiverTrês Forquilhas River-References:*...
- Maquiné RiverMaquiné River-References:*...
- Tramandaí RiverTramandaí River-References:*...
- Lagoa dos Patos
- Guaíba RiverGuaíba RiverThe Guaíba River is a waterway in Rio Grande do Sul, a state of southern Brazil. It is famous for its beautiful reflection at sunset. The Guaíba is an extension of the Lagoa dos Patos, a huge coastal lagoon to the south, and although commonly referred to as a river, the Guaíba is a brackish water...
- Gravataí RiverGravataí RiverGravataí River is a river that runs along Gravataí .The river was considered the 2nd most polluted of Brazil!...
- Dos Sinos RiverDos Sinos River-References:*...
- Paranhana RiverParanhana River-References:*...
- Rolante RiverRolante River-References:*...
- Paranhana River
- Caí RiverCaí River-References:*...
- Maratá RiverMaratá River-References:*...
- Cadeia RiverCadeia River-References:*...
- Pinhal RiverPinhal River-References:*...
- Do Ouro RiverDo Ouro River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Do Ouro River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Piaí RiverPiaí River-References:*...
- Maratá River
- Jacuí RiverJacuí RiverThe Jacuí River is a river in Rio Grande do Sul state of southern Brazil. The Jacuí empties into the Guaíba River, an estuarine arm of the Lagoa dos Patos, a large coastal lagoon connected to the Atlantic Ocean....
- Taquari RiverTaquari River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Taquari River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Taquari-Mirim RiverTaquari River-Mirim (Rio Grande do Sul)The Taquari River-Mirim is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Forqueta RiverForqueta River-References:*...
- Forquetinha RiverForquetinha River-References:*...
- Forquetinha River
- Guaporé RiverGuaporé River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Guaporé River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Carreiro River
- São Domingos RiverSão Domingos River (Rio Grande do Sul)The São Domingos River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- São Domingos River
- Humaitã RiverHumaitã River-References:*...
- Da Prata RiverDa Prata River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Da Prata River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Da Telha RiverDa Telha River-References:*...
- Ituim RiverItuim River-References:*...
- Ituim River
- Piraçupiá RiverPiraçupiá River-References:*...
- Da Prata River
- Das Antas RiverDas Antas River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Das Antas River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Quebra-Dentes RiverQuebra-Dentes River-References:*...
- Lajeado Grande RiverLajeado Grande RiverRio Lajeado Grande is a river in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The river empties into rio Taquari....
- Tomé RiverTomé River-References:*...
- Tainhas RiverTainhas RiverRio Tainhas is a river in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The river flows into the left banks of the Taquari River....
- Camisas RiverCamisas River-References:*...
- Quebra-Dentes River
- Taquari-Mirim River
- Pardo RiverPardo River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Pardo River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Boucaraí RiverBoucaraí River-References:*...
- Vacacaí RiverVacacaí River-References:*...
- São Sepe RiverSão Sepe River-References:*...
- São Sepe River
- Vacacaí-Mirim RiverVacacaí-Mirim River-References:*...
- Soturno RiverSoturno River-References:*...
- Dos Caixões RiverDos Caixões River-References:*...
- Jacuizinho RiverJacuizinho River-References:*...
- Ivaí River
- Jacuí-Mirim RiverJacuí-Mirim River-References:*...
- Ibirubá RiverIbirubá River-References:*...
- Taquari River
- Gravataí River
- Camaquã RiverCamaquã River-References:*...
- São Lourenço RiverSão Lourenço River (Rio Grande do Sul)The São Lourenço River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Arroio PelotasArroio Pelotas-References:*...
- São Gonçalo ChannelSão Gonçalo ChannelThe São Gonçalo Channel is a navigable channel connecting two large coastal lagoons, Lagoa Mirim and Lagoa dos Patos, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. At its eastern end, it separates the municipalities of Rio Grande to the south from Pelotas to the north....
- Piratini RiverPiratini River-References:*...
- Lagoa MirimLagoa MirimLagoa Mirim or Laguna Merín is a large estuarine lagoon which extends from southern Rio Grande do Sul state in Brazil into eastern Uruguay. Lagoa Mirim is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a sandy, partially barren isthmus....
- Jaguarão RiverJaguarão RiverThe Jaguarão or Yaguarón River is a Brazilian and Uruguayan river.- Location :It forms the border between Uruguay and Rio Grande do Sul state in southernmost Brazil....
- Jaguarão River
- Piratini River
- Guaíba River
- Arroio Chuí
Uruguay Basin
- Uruguay RiverUruguay RiverThe Uruguay River is a river in South America. It flows from north to south and makes boundary with Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, separating some of the Argentine provinces of the Mesopotamia from the other two countries...
- Río NegroRío Negro (Uruguay)The Río Negro is the most important river in Uruguay. It originates in the southern highlands of Brazil, just east of Bagé, and flows west across the entire width of Uruguay to the Uruguay River. The course of the Río Negro across Uruguay effectively divides the south of the country from the north...
- Quaraí RiverQuaraí RiverThe Quaraí or Cuareim River is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-Location:The river originates in the Coxilha de Santana , an area of low-lying hills, and runs westward to join the Uruguay River...
- Cati RiverCati River-References:*...
- Cati River
- Ibicuí RiverIbicuí RiverThe Ibicuí River is a river in Rio Grande do Sul state of southern Brazil. The Ibicuí is 290 km in length, and is the main tributary of the Uruguay River. It is formed by the confluence of the Ibicuí-Mirim River and Santa Maria River at the city of Cacequi...
- Ibirapuitã RiverIbirapuitã River-References:*...
- Ibirapuitã Chico RiverIbirapuitã Chico RiverThe Ibirapuitã Chico River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Ibirapuitã Chico River
- Itu RiverItu RiverThe Itu River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It is a tributary of the Ibicuí River, which in turn is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-See also:*List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul-References:*...
- Jaguari RiverJaguari River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Jaguari River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Jaguarizinho RiverJaguarizinho River-References:*...
- Ibicuí-Mirim RiverIbicuí-Mirim RiverThe Ibicuí-Mirim River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It joins the Santa Maria River to form the Ibicuí River.-See also:*List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul-References:*...
- Toropi RiverToropi River-References:*...
- Toropi River
- Santa Maria RiverSanta Maria River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Santa Maria River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It joins the Ibicuí-Mirim River to form the Ibicuí River.-See also:*List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul-References:*...
- Cacequi RiverCacequi River-References:*...
- Ibicuí da Armada RiverIbicuí da Armada RiverThe Ibicuí da Armada River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Ibicuí da Cruz RiverIbicuí da Cruz River-References:*...
- Ibicuí da Cruz River
- Cacequi River
- Ibirapuitã River
- Icamaquã RiverIcamaquã RiverThe Icamaquã River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-See also:*List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul-References:*...
- Do Meio RiverDo Meio River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Do Meio River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Piratini RiverPiratini River (Uruguay River)The Piratini River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Piraju RiverPiraju River-References:*...
- Piraju River
- Ijuí RiverIjuí RiverThe Ijuí River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-See also:*List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul-References:*...
- Ijuizinho RiverIjuizinho River-References:*...
- Conceição RiverConceição River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Conceição River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Caxambu RiverCaxambu River-References:*...
- Fiúza RiverFiúza River-References:*...
- Ijuizinho River
- Comandaí RiverComandaí RiverThe Comandaí River is a river located in the Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Amandaú RiverAmandaú River-References:*...
- Santo Cristo RiverSanto Cristo River-References:*...
- Santa Rosa RiverSanta Rosa River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Santa Rosa River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-See also:*List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul-References:*...
- Buricá RiverBuricá River-References:*...
- Caá-Iari RiverCaá-Iari River-References:*...
- Turvo RiverTurvo River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Turvo River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Guarita RiverGuarita River-References:*...
- Orgarantim RiverOrgarantim River-References:*...
- Orgarantim River
- Da Várzea RiverDa Várzea River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Da Várzea River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-See also:* List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul* Tributaries of the Río de la Plata-References:*...
- Passo Fundo RiverPasso Fundo RiverThe Passo Fundo River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-See also:* List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul* Tributaries of the Río de la Plata-References:*...
- Erechim RiverErechim River-References:*...
- Erechim River
- Douradinho RiverDouradinho River-References:*...
- Azul RiverAzul River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Azul River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Dourado RiverDourado River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Dourado River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Lambedor RiverLambedor River-References:*...
- Suzana RiverSuzana River-References:*...
- Apuaê RiverApuaê River-References:*...
- Inhandava RiverInhandava River-References:*...
- Pelotas RiverPelotas RiverThe Pelotas River is a river in southern Brazil, and a tributary of the Uruguay River.The river originates in the Serra Geral at Alto do Bispo and flows northeast for before meeting the Canoas River, forming the Uruguay River...
- Bernardo José RiverBernardo José River-References:*...
- Suçuarana RiverSuçuarana River-References:*...
- Socorro RiverSocorro River-References:*...
- Dos Touros RiverDos Touros River-References:*...
- Cerquinha RiverCerquinha River-References:*...
- Bernardo José River
- Río Negro
Alphabetically
- Amandaú RiverAmandaú River-References:*...
- Das Antas RiverDas Antas River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Das Antas River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Apuaê RiverApuaê River-References:*...
- Azul RiverAzul River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Azul River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Bernardo José RiverBernardo José River-References:*...
- Boucaraí RiverBoucaraí River-References:*...
- Buricá RiverBuricá River-References:*...
- Caá-Iari RiverCaá-Iari River-References:*...
- Cacequi RiverCacequi River-References:*...
- Cadeia RiverCadeia River-References:*...
- Caí RiverCaí River-References:*...
- Dos Caixões RiverDos Caixões River-References:*...
- Camaquã RiverCamaquã River-References:*...
- Camisas RiverCamisas River-References:*...
- Carreiro River
- Cati RiverCati River-References:*...
- Caxambu RiverCaxambu River-References:*...
- Cerquinha RiverCerquinha River-References:*...
- Arroio Chuí
- Comandaí RiverComandaí RiverThe Comandaí River is a river located in the Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Conceição RiverConceição River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Conceição River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Douradinho RiverDouradinho River-References:*...
- Dourado RiverDourado River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Dourado River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Erechim RiverErechim River-References:*...
- Fiúza RiverFiúza River-References:*...
- Forqueta RiverForqueta River-References:*...
- Forquetinha RiverForquetinha River-References:*...
- Lajeado Grande RiverLajeado Grande RiverRio Lajeado Grande is a river in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The river empties into rio Taquari....
- Gravataí RiverGravataí RiverGravataí River is a river that runs along Gravataí .The river was considered the 2nd most polluted of Brazil!...
- Guaíba RiverGuaíba RiverThe Guaíba River is a waterway in Rio Grande do Sul, a state of southern Brazil. It is famous for its beautiful reflection at sunset. The Guaíba is an extension of the Lagoa dos Patos, a huge coastal lagoon to the south, and although commonly referred to as a river, the Guaíba is a brackish water...
- Guaporé RiverGuaporé River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Guaporé River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Guarita RiverGuarita River-References:*...
- Humaitã RiverHumaitã River-References:*...
- Ibicuí da Armada RiverIbicuí da Armada RiverThe Ibicuí da Armada River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Ibicuí da Cruz RiverIbicuí da Cruz River-References:*...
- Ibicuí RiverIbicuí RiverThe Ibicuí River is a river in Rio Grande do Sul state of southern Brazil. The Ibicuí is 290 km in length, and is the main tributary of the Uruguay River. It is formed by the confluence of the Ibicuí-Mirim River and Santa Maria River at the city of Cacequi...
- Ibicuí-Mirim RiverIbicuí-Mirim RiverThe Ibicuí-Mirim River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It joins the Santa Maria River to form the Ibicuí River.-See also:*List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul-References:*...
- Ibirapuitã Chico RiverIbirapuitã Chico RiverThe Ibirapuitã Chico River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Ibirapuitã RiverIbirapuitã River-References:*...
- Ibirubá RiverIbirubá River-References:*...
- Icamaquã RiverIcamaquã RiverThe Icamaquã River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-See also:*List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul-References:*...
- Ijuí RiverIjuí RiverThe Ijuí River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-See also:*List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul-References:*...
- Ijuizinho RiverIjuizinho River-References:*...
- Inhandava RiverInhandava River-References:*...
- Itu RiverItu RiverThe Itu River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It is a tributary of the Ibicuí River, which in turn is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-See also:*List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul-References:*...
- Ituim RiverItuim River-References:*...
- Ivaí River
- Jacuí RiverJacuí RiverThe Jacuí River is a river in Rio Grande do Sul state of southern Brazil. The Jacuí empties into the Guaíba River, an estuarine arm of the Lagoa dos Patos, a large coastal lagoon connected to the Atlantic Ocean....
- Jacuí-Mirim RiverJacuí-Mirim River-References:*...
- Jacuizinho RiverJacuizinho River-References:*...
- Jaguarão RiverJaguarão RiverThe Jaguarão or Yaguarón River is a Brazilian and Uruguayan river.- Location :It forms the border between Uruguay and Rio Grande do Sul state in southernmost Brazil....
- Jaguari RiverJaguari River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Jaguari River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Jaguarizinho RiverJaguarizinho River-References:*...
- Lambedor RiverLambedor River-References:*...
- Mampituba RiverMampituba RiverThe Mampituba River is a river forming part of the boundary between Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul states in southeastern Brazil.-References:* ] map]...
- Maquiné RiverMaquiné River-References:*...
- Maratá RiverMaratá River-References:*...
- Do Meio RiverDo Meio River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Do Meio River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Río NegroRío Negro (Uruguay)The Río Negro is the most important river in Uruguay. It originates in the southern highlands of Brazil, just east of Bagé, and flows west across the entire width of Uruguay to the Uruguay River. The course of the Río Negro across Uruguay effectively divides the south of the country from the north...
- Orgarantim RiverOrgarantim River-References:*...
- Do Ouro RiverDo Ouro River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Do Ouro River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Paranhana RiverParanhana River-References:*...
- Pardo RiverPardo River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Pardo River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Passo Fundo RiverPasso Fundo RiverThe Passo Fundo River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-See also:* List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul* Tributaries of the Río de la Plata-References:*...
- Pelotas RiverPelotas RiverThe Pelotas River is a river in southern Brazil, and a tributary of the Uruguay River.The river originates in the Serra Geral at Alto do Bispo and flows northeast for before meeting the Canoas River, forming the Uruguay River...
- Arroio PelotasArroio Pelotas-References:*...
- Piaí RiverPiaí River-References:*...
- Pinhal RiverPinhal River-References:*...
- Piraçupiá RiverPiraçupiá River-References:*...
- Piraju RiverPiraju River-References:*...
- Piratini RiverPiratini River (Uruguay River)The Piratini River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Piratini RiverPiratini River-References:*...
- Da Prata RiverDa Prata River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Da Prata River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Quaraí RiverQuaraí RiverThe Quaraí or Cuareim River is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-Location:The river originates in the Coxilha de Santana , an area of low-lying hills, and runs westward to join the Uruguay River...
- Quebra-Dentes RiverQuebra-Dentes River-References:*...
- Rolante RiverRolante River-References:*...
- Santa Maria RiverSanta Maria River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Santa Maria River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It joins the Ibicuí-Mirim River to form the Ibicuí River.-See also:*List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul-References:*...
- Santa Rosa RiverSanta Rosa River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Santa Rosa River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-See also:*List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul-References:*...
- Santo Cristo RiverSanto Cristo River-References:*...
- São Domingos RiverSão Domingos River (Rio Grande do Sul)The São Domingos River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- São Gonçalo ChannelSão Gonçalo ChannelThe São Gonçalo Channel is a navigable channel connecting two large coastal lagoons, Lagoa Mirim and Lagoa dos Patos, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. At its eastern end, it separates the municipalities of Rio Grande to the south from Pelotas to the north....
- São Lourenço RiverSão Lourenço River (Rio Grande do Sul)The São Lourenço River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- São Sepe RiverSão Sepe River-References:*...
- Dos Sinos RiverDos Sinos River-References:*...
- Socorro RiverSocorro River-References:*...
- Soturno RiverSoturno River-References:*...
- Suçuarana RiverSuçuarana River-References:*...
- Suzana RiverSuzana River-References:*...
- Tainhas RiverTainhas RiverRio Tainhas is a river in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The river flows into the left banks of the Taquari River....
- Taquari RiverTaquari River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Taquari River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Taquari-Mirim RiverTaquari River-Mirim (Rio Grande do Sul)The Taquari River-Mirim is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Da Telha RiverDa Telha River-References:*...
- Tomé RiverTomé River-References:*...
- Toropi RiverToropi River-References:*...
- Dos Touros RiverDos Touros River-References:*...
- Tramandaí RiverTramandaí River-References:*...
- Três Forquilhas RiverTrês Forquilhas River-References:*...
- Turvo RiverTurvo River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Turvo River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.-References:*...
- Uruguay RiverUruguay RiverThe Uruguay River is a river in South America. It flows from north to south and makes boundary with Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, separating some of the Argentine provinces of the Mesopotamia from the other two countries...
- Vacacaí RiverVacacaí River-References:*...
- Vacacaí-Mirim RiverVacacaí-Mirim River-References:*...
- Da Várzea RiverDa Várzea River (Rio Grande do Sul)The Da Várzea River is a river of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. It is a tributary of the Uruguay River.-See also:* List of rivers of Rio Grande do Sul* Tributaries of the Río de la Plata-References:*...