Alto Garças

Alto Garças is a municipality in southeastern Mato Grosso that covers a large expanse of agricultural land in Brazil. The town sits at moderate elevation and serves as a regional hub connecting different parts of the state.

The area began as a district of Santa Rita do Araguaia before gaining independence as its own municipality in 1953. This separation marked a turning point for local governance and regional development.

The municipality celebrates Garçafolia during carnival season and holds festivities honoring Nossa Senhora de Aparecida every October 12th.

The municipality connects to larger cities through road networks and sits roughly 350 kilometers from the state capital Cuiabá. Travel to Brasília involves a longer journey through the region's varied landscape.

The place is known for diamond mining operations in the area, which represents an interesting economic aspect of local industry. Beyond this activity, large-scale soy and cotton production has become the primary economic focus.

Location: Mato Grosso

Elevation above the sea: 754 m

Shares border with: Araguainha, Alto Araguaia, Guiratinga, Itiquira, Pedra Preta, Ponte Branca, Torixoréu

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

GPS coordinates: -16.94389,-53.52778

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:53