Rio Verde de Mato Grosso

For the river in Mato Grosso, see Rio Verde (Paraná River).

Rio Verde de Mato Grosso is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Its population was 19,973 (2020) and its area is 8,152 km².

Rio Verde de Mato Grosso
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Mato Grosso do Sul state
Rio Verde de Mato Grosso Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 18°55′04″S 54°50′38″W
Country	Brazil
Region	Central-West
State	Mato Grosso do Sul
Area
• Total	8,152 km2 (3,148 sq mi)
Elevation	330 m (1,080 ft)
Population  (2020 [1])
• Total	19,973
• Density	2.5/km2 (6.3/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−4 (AMT)

Rio Verde (which means "Green River" in English), how it's popularly called among the people from northern Mato Grosso do Sul, is a small town in the very edge of Serra da Alegria (which means "The Happiness Mountains"), close to the Pantanal of Nhecolândia (which means "The Blissful Burg"), one of the largest on earth. The following closest city is Coxim, an alternative center for backpackers and ecotourists from all over the world. Some of Rio Verde's great attractions are the Sete Quedas (Seven Falls), the Fazenda Igrejinha (Little Church Ranch) and the Jardim dos Tamanudás (Anteaters' Garden).