It is a tributary of the Jequitinhonha River, flowing south from its right bank.[1][2] The confluence of the river is located at 16°45′45″S 42°0′32″W﻿ / ﻿16.76250°S 42.00889°W﻿ / -16.76250; -42.00889. Tributaries include the Gravatá River, Setúbal River, Capivara River, Fanado River and the Itamarandiba River.