The Abaeté River is a river of Minas Gerais state in southeastern Brazil. Its origin is in the Serra da Canastra, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of São Gotardo and it passes through São Gonçalo do Abaeté. The river runs nearly north and empties into the São Francisco River, the confluence being located at 18°2′15″S 45°11′14″W﻿ / ﻿18.03750°S 45.18722°W﻿ / -18.03750; -45.18722.