Marimbus, Wetland ecosystem in Chapada Diamantina, Brazil
Marimbus is a wetland in Chapada Diamantina featuring interconnected water bodies surrounded by water lilies, papyrus, and aquatic plants throughout the landscape. The terrain consists of narrow waterways and shallow lakes bordered by thick vegetation and submerged root systems.
The area became a refuge for people fleeing plantation regions in the mid-twentieth century who established themselves near the wetlands. The settlement of Remanso developed as a place where residents could live independently from the surrounding economic systems.
The fishing families in Remanso have maintained their inherited practices and knowledge passed down through generations in this remote area. Their daily work on the water shapes how the community interacts with the landscape around them.
Visitors reach this area by guided boat tours departing from Remanso village, which last approximately ninety minutes through narrow waterways. Wear lightweight and water-resistant clothing for the journey, as boats move slowly through tight channels and conditions can change throughout the day.
The site marks where three major rivers converge, creating specialized water habitats that support rare aquatic species found nowhere else in the region. This convergence of waterflows continuously reshapes the landscape and creates dynamic environmental conditions.
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