Arimao River
Arimao River
Rio Arimao (Spanish)
Arimao River
Arimao River Location in Cuba
Coordinates	22°01′38″N 80°24′09″W / 22.02722°N 80.4025°W
Ocean/sea sources	Caribbean Sea
Basin countries	Cuba
Max. length	82.6 kilometres (51.3 mi)
Settlements	Cienfuegos, Cuba Jagua

The Arimao River (22°01′38″N 80°24′09″W / 22.02722°N 80.4025°W / 22.02722; -80.4025) is a river in Cuba that runs 82.6 km from the center of the island.^[1][2]

The Arimao River originates in the foothills of the Sierra del Escambray, east of Cienfuegos Province and flows in a very winding course to the southwest, flowing into the Cienfuegos Bay. Its watershed covers approximately 994.5 km², and has 9 tributaries.^{[citation needed]}

The Arimao River Basin has recently been the focus of environmental groups.^[3]

In the lower course of this river were the encomiendas of indigenous Cubans, of the "Padre Las Casas" and of the "Don Pedro de Rentería." The name "Arimao" is of indigenous origin. Both the river and the town that was built in its vicinity received the name of a fierce chieftain who harshly resisted the Spanish conquerors.^{[citation needed]}