Marajo
Marajo is a huge island in Brazil, which covers 48 thousand km2. Its main territory is located under various ranches inhabited by cattle ranchers, as well as fazenda. About 250,000 people live on the island. The city of Soré is located here, which is considered its capital, because it has a large number of different restaurants, shops, cafes, as well as other tourist attractions.
Arriving on the island of Marajo, you should definitely visit the fazenda in the jungle itself, where buffaloes live. Tourists are very interested in the so-called Pororoku, when the Amazonian waves collide with the Atlantic ones. This kind of sight looks best when the moon is full in the period from January to April. Don't miss the exciting karimbo and lundu dances performed at village celebrations. You should definitely visit the beach of Praia Pesqueiro or Praia Araruna, where the waves reach three meters high. Please note that you should not take off your shoes in the city or villages themselves, because there are insects here, including dangerous sand fleas that bite into the skin.
The area of the entire island is so large that its size can be equated with Switzerland. Marajo is the largest freshwater island on the entire planet. The Para River flows here, as well as a tributary of the Tocantins River, which obstruct the salty ocean waters, because one of the sides of the island is located near the Atlantic Ocean.
On the western side, the island is overgrown with impenetrable jungles and dense forests. As for the coast of Marajo, its landscapes are made with the help of mangrove trees, sandy shores, as well as wonderful palm trees.
The main population is located in the eastern part of the island. Here you can observe numerous wild buffaloes, which roam carelessly even through the streets of the city.
Traces of their stay on the island were left by Indians who inhabited the area for 3,000 years. Their magnificent clay products are on display at the Marajo Museum, located in the town of Cajoeira do Arari.
Marajo Island is also attractive for its numerous water streams. Tourists are happy to swim along the river in small boats, while looking at funny parrots, huge storks, snow-white herons. The rivers are filled with many underwater inhabitants, including piranhas, piranhas and other species of fish.
It is best to visit the island of Marajo in the period from June to December, as this time is considered drier. Local celebrations are sure to delight tourists, including the Quadrillas Festival, the Agro Pequa Ria Fair and many others.
