Where is Rio Tapajos?

The Tapajós River (Portuguese: Rio Tapajós) is a major river in South America, located in Brazil. It is one of the main tributaries of the Amazon River and one of the largest rivers in the world.

The Tapajós River is located in the northern region of Brazil, in the state of Pará. It flows through the Tapajós National Forest and the Tapajós Environmental Protection Area, which are both important protected areas. The river also passes through the cities of Santarém, Aveiro, and Belterra.

The Tapajós River is approximately 800 kilometers (500 miles) long and has a drainage basin of approximately 280,000 square kilometers (110,000 square miles). The river's source is located in the Serra dos Parecis, a mountain range in the state of Mato Grosso. The Tapajós River flows in a generally northwesterly direction and joins the Amazon River at the city of Santarém.