Cáceres

Cáceres is a border town in Mato Grosso situated along the Paraguay River, where settlements and natural areas blend together. The municipality spans extensive terrain with river landscapes and is shaped by several protected zones.

The settlement was founded on October 6, 1778 as a strategic outpost to secure the Brazilian frontier against Bolivia. This early role as a defensive position shaped its character as an important border location.

The town has deep ties to the river and fishing traditions that have shaped local life for generations. You see fishing boats and people along the waterfront, especially when they bring in their catch.

Visitors reach the town via BR-070 from the east or use northern highway connections like MT-343. The best season for exploring is during drier months, when roads are more accessible.

Within the municipality sits the Taiamã Ecological Station, which protects a section of the Pantanal and hosts diverse animal species in river habitats. This area reveals the town's role as a gateway to one of South America's largest wetlands.

Location: Mato Grosso

Inception: October 6, 1778

Elevation above the sea: 223 m

Shares border with: Mirassol d'Oeste, Barra do Bugres, Corumbá, Curvelândia, Glória d'Oeste, Lambari d'Oeste, Nossa Senhora do Livramento, Poconé, Porto Esperidião, Porto Estrela

Website: http://caceres.mt.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -16.07111,-57.67889

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:12