1️⃣ Marajó is the world’s largest river-maritime archipelago, where rivers meet the sea. Its main island is bigger than Switzerland and amazes visitors with its natural and cultural diversity.

2️⃣ The archipelago consists of 16 municipalities, with Soure and Salvaterra being the main tourist destinations, full of charm, nature, and Marajoara culture.

3️⃣ Afuá, known as the Bicycle City, has banned motorized vehicles since 2002. Its wooden streets and peaceful atmosphere make every visit a unique experience.

4️⃣ The Amazon River’s discharge between Marajó and Amapá reaches up to 250,000 m³/s, enough water to supply New York City for an entire year in just one day!

5️⃣ Known as the Land of the Buffalo, Marajó hosts Brazil’s largest herd — over 600,000 animals, outnumbering the human population and symbolizing the island’s strength.

6️⃣ Before colonization, the Marajoara Civilization thrived here, one of the most advanced in the Americas, known for its refined art and complex social organization.

7️⃣ Marajoara pottery captivates the world with geometric and spiritual designs depicting the island’s fauna, legends, and ancestral heritage.

8️⃣ Marajoara buffalo cheese has won international awards. Made artisanally, it earned a bronze medal at the Mondial du Fromage in France.

9️⃣ The island is home to unique species, such as the Marajoara wild rat, short-tailed opossums, and the Marajoensis rattlesnake, all specially adapted to the local ecosystems.

🔟 The Marajoara and Puruca horse breeds originated on the island. Strong and resilient, these horses adapted to flooded terrain and became symbols of local labor and tradition.

1️⃣1️⃣ The Marajó Museum in Cachoeira do Arari houses archaeological treasures, celebrating the rich history and cultural identity of the Marajoara people.

1️⃣2️⃣ Marajó contains part of the world’s largest continuous mangrove belt, with trees reaching up to 38 meters — true Amazonian giants.

1️⃣3️⃣ The island features four main ecosystems: mangroves, floodplain forests, wetlands, and restingas, where river and sea converge in perfect harmony.

1️⃣4️⃣ Zeneida Lima, shaman and writer, founded the Caruanas Institute in Soure. There, she shares ancestral knowledge and preserves the spiritual heritage of the Marajoara civilization.

1️⃣5️⃣ Marajoara cuisine is a feast of flavors: vaqueiro-style fried dishes, chouriço, turu, and buffalo delicacies — meat, cheese, butter, and dulce de leche — delight every palate.