This webcam offers a live stream of Avenida Presidente Castelo Branco, better known as Beira-Rio, an important street in Blumenau, Santa Catarina. The street is located along the banks of the Itajaí-Açu River, one of the main rivers in the region.
Built in the 1960s, Beira-Rio was designed to improve access to the city center and provide a recreational area for residents. The avenue is a significant transport corridor and a tourist attraction, offering panoramic views of the river and the city.
The Itajaí-Açu River is a major waterway in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. It originates in the Serra do Mar in the municipality of Ituporanga and flows into the Atlantic Ocean in the municipality of Itajaí. The river passes through the Blumenau region and is a vital water resource for the city and its inhabitants.
The Itajaí-Açu River stretches 250 kilometers in length. Its watershed covers an area of 35,298 square kilometers, representing 14% of the state of Santa Catarina. The river provides water to about 2 million people in the region.