Cáceres, Mato Grosso

About the place: Cáceres is an important municipality in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, located on the Paraguay River near the edge of the vast Pantanal wetlands. It serves as a key river port and a gateway to the region's rich wildlife and ecosystems.

Flag Description: The flag features a background divided diagonally by a yellow stripe running from the upper left to the lower right corner (viewer's perspective), creating a green field above and a blue field below. At the center lies a large white rectangle featuring the municipal coat of arms. The emblem consists of a shield surmounted by a silver mural crown with four towers and flanked by two green trees. Inside the shield, a yellow field contains a central blue triangle depicting a white monument, flanked by blue wavy lines. Beneath the shield, a green scroll bears the Latin motto 'AD SUM'.

Symbolism: The green, yellow, and blue colors evoke the national colors of Brazil as well as the natural wealth of the region, representing forests, sunshine, and the Paraguay River. The central white field represents peace. The coat of arms depicts a mural crown symbolizing municipal status, a boundary marker monument honoring historical borders, wavy lines for the river, and trees highlighting the local Pantanal environment. The Latin motto 'AD SUM' translates to 'I am present' or 'Here I am'.