Birthplace of the Taquari River

Where Two Rivers Become One

At this exact point, the Rio Carreiro and the Rio das Antas join forces, and from their union the Rio Taquari is born. This natural threshold sits on the boundary between Santa Tereza and São Valentim do Sul, in the heart of Brazil's Serra Gaúcha.

A River With a Story

The Taquari carries the waters of an enormous basin across Rio Grande do Sul, carving the fertile Vale do Taquari valley before reaching the Jacuí and, eventually, the Atlantic. Watching its source offers a rare vantage point on the river's full journey.

A Ferry and a Watchful Valley

Just downstream, a small ferry shuttles residents across the water in the Santa Bárbara district, a detail visible from this same vantage. The camera belongs to a broader valley-wide monitoring network built to keep a close eye on the river's behavior and support the region's long-term recovery efforts.