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Peralonso River originates in a small lake in the Guerrero highlands, at 3,100 metres (10,200 ft) altitude. It crosses the municipalities of Salazar, Gramalote, Santiago, San Cayetano and CĂșcuta, ending in the Zulia River, near the village of San Cayetano. It forms the upper course of the
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