Rio Verde de Mato Grosso

Rio Verde de Mato Grosso is an administrative center in Mato Grosso do Sul situated on varied terrain in central Brazil. The municipality spans a large area with diverse landscape features and provides basic urban infrastructure for its residents.

The municipality received its official status on December 16, 1953, marking the start of structured administration in this part of Mato Grosso do Sul. This event enabled the development of local institutions and growth of the settlement.

Throughout the year, the town hosts celebrations featuring regional music and local dishes that reflect the heritage of central Brazil. These gatherings bring people together and show how traditional ways remain woven into community life.

The town maintains good connections with neighboring areas and offers basic services for visitors and residents. It is best explored during the dry season when road conditions are more reliable for traveling through the region.

The area contains parts of a private nature reserve with ancient river channels displaying fascinating geological patterns. These natural formations tell a story of thousands of years of geological history visible to those exploring the landscape.

Location: Mato Grosso do Sul

Inception: December 16, 1953

Elevation above the sea: 476 m

Shares border with: Coxim, São Gabriel do Oeste, Aquidauana, Corumbá, Rio Negro

Website: http://rioverde.ms.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -18.91778,-54.84389

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24