Caburé Beach, Sand beach peninsula between Preguiças River and Atlantic Ocean in Maranhão, Brazil
Caburé is a sand beach on a peninsula between the Preguiças River and the Atlantic Ocean in Maranhão. The shoreline features soft white sand framed by dense mangrove forests and dune formations that run along the coast.
This was originally a small fishing village with traditions tied to the river and ocean. Tourism gradually arrived in the 1990s as visitors discovered the area's natural features, shifting the local economy.
Local fishermen shape daily life here through their work, selling fresh catches to restaurants where cooks prepare regional dishes like arroz de cuxá and peixada. This connection between fishing and food defines how people live and eat on the peninsula.
Getting there involves a speedboat ride of about 40 kilometers from Barreirinhas, passing through villages like Vassouras and Mandacaru along the river. Visitors should know that travel time is considerable and weather conditions can affect accessibility.
The Preguiças River water and the ocean are in constant interaction, with currents shifting based on tides and waves. This rare pattern creates constantly changing designs in the sand and water that keep the coastline dynamic.
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