Aragarças is located in the Goiás state of Brazil and is the largest city in the region of the same name, the Aragarças Microregion, which is made up of 7 municipalities. The city of Aragarças is located in the center of the region, situation at the junction of the Garças River and the Araguaia River, which is one of Brazil’s longest rivers at 2,627 km. Aragarças is a city surrounded by natural beauty and in recent years these natural resources have helped increase tourism.
The city has experienced rapid development in this area, with a number of investments in hotels and restaurants. It has succeeded to grow in terms of tourism without disturbing the natural resources. The Araguaia River has a beautiful coastline and the Quarto Crescente Beach is particularly popular among tourists. The river also provides a great environment for sport fishing. Among the city’s other economic activities are cattle breeding and agriculture. Important agricultural products are corn and rice. The city also has rich coal mine reserves. Aragarças has a tropical climate, with lots of rainfall during the summer. The Aragarças Airport is 1 km southeast of the city center.
