Pontes e Lacerda is a city located in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. It is situated in the western region of the state and is known for its agricultural and mining activities. The city has a population of approximately 42,000 people and is named after its founders, Colonel Otávio Pires de Lacerda and Colonel Marcos Augusto Camargo Pontes. Pontes e Lacerda is also a gateway to other natural attractions in the region, such as the Guariba-Roosevelt Indigenous Reserve and the Juruena National Park.