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Camamu is located on the bank of the river Acaraí in the middle of a vast mangrove area.
The city preserves several architectural vestiges of its rich past.
It is the port of embarkation to explore the islands and beaches of Camamu Bay.
The third largest bay in Brazil by volume of water, after the Baia de Todos os Santos and the Guanabara Bay, the Camamu Bay is home to a variety of islands of all sizes, as well as beaches, forests and mangroves that are still well preserved.
With steady winds and deep, calm waters, Camamu Bay offers favorable sailing conditions and many safe spots to anchor.
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HISTORY OF CAMAMU
Camamu is one of the oldest Brazilian cities. It was built on two floors, like Salvador.
In the upper town are the old churches and colonial houses, in the lower town, the port and the shops. The region was initially inhabited by the Macamamus Indians.
The origin of the town dates back to 1560, when Jesuits built the chapel of Our Lady of the Assumption of Macamamu, giving the village its name.
The village became the largest producer of manioc flour in Brazil. Rich, it was the target of the greed of pirates and invaders.
From 1624 to 1627 the village suffered several attacks from the Dutch.
To protect themselves from further invasions, the population obstructed the passage to the port with huge stones that have remained to this day, forcing boats to zigzag in the channel to reach the port.
In 1693 the village was elevated to the status of a town and given the name of Camamu.
In 1782, by order of the Portuguese Crown, the bandeirante João Gonçalves da Costa opened the first road connecting Camamu to the Bahian hinterland. Due to its importance for the economic life of the province, it became known as “Estrada das Nações”.
Camamu was elevated to city status in 1891.
In 1961, its territory was dismembered to form the municipality of Ibirapitinga.
Currently the municipality has more than 32,000 inhabitants and occupies an area of 885.20 km².
WALKS ON THE ISLANDS OF CAMAMU BAY
A dive into nature, the boat trips around Camamu Bay take you to visit islands nestled in the middle of preserved forest and small villages that keep the traditional culture alive.
The ecosystem of the Bay of Camamu has remained practically intact, without pollution, without commercial exploitation and whose inhabitants continue to live in a way that has little impact on the environment. The waters of the bay are the only source of food and the only mode of transportation for many people with their old canoes made from a single tree.
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Ilhas da Baía de Camamu - Parte 3
Ilha da Pedra Furada na Baía de Camamu04:56
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To get to know the biodiversity and ecology of Camamu Bay, you need a speedboat to explore the maze of rivers, canals and islands, especially in its southern part. The peace you feel in being in a place that only time has sculpted is too much. Such beauty, simplicity and richness!
Camamu Bay is possibly the largest expanse of undeveloped mangrove forest in the world. While shrimp farming has devastated most coastal mangroves in the rest of the planet, this region has remained untouched by commercial interests because of its difficult access. Fortunately, Brazil designated most of this region as an Environmental Preservation Area before any large-scale devastation could occur.
Camamu is also the port of embarkation for the beaches of Barra Grande and the Maraú Peninsula.
1. Pedra Furada Island
Formed by sand banks at low tide, the natural aquariums are ideal for diving;
Pedra Furada Island is a small island but big in natural beauty. It has crystal clear water and a beautiful rock, hence the name Ilha da Pedra Furada. Here visitors can take beautiful pictures.
2. Ilha Grande
It is the largest island in the bay, measuring about 4 km², and the most populated, with approximately 1500 inhabitants. It has a port and several beaches with calm and clean waters.
At the northern tip of the island, Prainha offers a cinematographic setting. There are no cars on the island. The streets are walking trails. In fact, it is the best way to get to know the island. It has residential houses and some inns.
3. Campinho Island
Campinho Island has calm and clean waters. The island offers a great place for scuba diving, as its waters are deep and contain many fish.
4. Sapinho Island
Sapinho Island has more abundant mangroves. It has bars and restaurants serving fried fish, crabs, crabs, lobsters and various moquecas drizzled with palm oil and lots of pepper.
It is a mandatory stop for those who take the schooner tour of the bay. Facing the village, separated by a small arm of the sea, Ilha do Goió has beautiful deserted beaches.
5. Goió Island
The last place to visit is Ilha do Goió, a beautiful island with fine, white sand and crystal clear sea. Its look is spectacular.
6. Other islands of Camamu Bay
Other islands of Camamu Bay are Ambar Island (former quilombo), Flowers Island, Contract Island and Red Crown Island.
The Ilha Grande, which is the largest island in the bay, with about 4 km², is the most populated, with approximately 1,500 inhabitants. It has a port and several beaches with calm and clean waters. At the northern tip of the island, Prainha offers a cinematic setting! Very beautiful! There is no automobile on this island. It has residential houses and some inns.
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