What is "araguaia"

Araguaia may refer to:

• Araguaia River, the main tributary of the Tocantins River
• Araguaia National Park, a protected area in Brazilian state of Tocantins
• Araguaia Atlético Clube, Brazilian football team from Alto Araguaia, Mato Grosso
• Araguaia Palace, seat of Tocantins government
• Araguaia (telenovela), 2010 Rede Globo television series

Araguaia is a Brazilian fictional and supernatural telenovela that debuted on Rede Globo from September 27, 2010 to April 8, 2011. It is created by Walther Negrão. It is written by Walther Negrão, Jackie Vellego, Renato Modesto, Julio Fischer, Alessandro Marson and Fausto Galvão. The novela was topbilled by Cléo Pires, Murilo Rosa, Milena Toscano, Thiago Fragoso, Júlia Lemmertz, Lima Duarte and together with an ensemble cast. Due to its success it was nominated for the International Emmy Awards 2011.