Cauto River
| Cauto River | |
|---|---|
Rio Cauto near Guamo Embarcadero | |
| Location | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Sierra Maestra |
| • elevation | 600 m (1,969 ft) |
| Mouth | Caribbean Sea |
• location | Gulf of Guacanayabo |
• coordinates | 20°32′57″N 77°14′30″W / 20.54917°N 77.24167°W |
• elevation | Sea level |
| Length | 315 mi (507 km) |
| Basin size | 8,928 km2 (3,447 sq mi) |
The Cauto River or Río Cauto is the longest river in Cuba, as well as the longest river in the Caribbean. Located in the southeast of the island, it is one of two navigable rivers in Cuba, the other being the Sagua la Grande River.