Paru River
Paru River, river, northern Brazil, rising on the southern slopes of the Tumuc-Humac Mountains, on the Suriname border, and flowing for about 500 miles (800 km) south-southeastward through Pará state. It empties into the lower Amazon River just above Almeirim. The Paru is navigable for 50 miles (80 km) above its mouth.
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Article Title:
Paru River
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
09 July 2015
Access Date:
February 23, 2025